BQU
Bequia
Saint Vincent
10,269 km
6,381 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,269 km
6,381 mi / 5,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/St_Vincent
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BQU PPT
Airport Name J F Mitchell Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BQU PPT
ICAO Code TVSB NTAA
City Bequia Papeete
Country Saint Vincent French Polynesia
Timezone America/St_Vincent Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 15 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 12.990000, -61.260000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bequia (BQU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J F Mitchell Airport (BQU) in Bequia, Saint Vincent to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,269 kilometers (6,381 miles / 5,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Saint Vincent 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 00:18 in Bequia, it's 18:18 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 Bequia (BQU) follows a heading of 77° (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 J F Mitchell Airport (BQU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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