BQN
Aguadilla
United States
9,863 km
6,128 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,863 km
6,128 mi / 5,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Puerto_Rico
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BQN PPT
Airport Name Rafael Hernandez Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BQN PPT
ICAO Code TJBQ NTAA
City Aguadilla Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Puerto_Rico Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 237 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 18.490000, -67.130000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Aguadilla (BQN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN) in Aguadilla, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,863 kilometers (6,128 miles / 5,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:11 in Aguadilla, it's 08:11 in Papeete. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Aguadilla (BQN) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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