BRX
Barahona
Dominican Republic
9,457 km
5,877 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,457 km
5,877 mi / 5,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Santo_Domingo
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BRX PPT
Airport Name Maria Montez International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BRX PPT
ICAO Code MDBH NTAA
City Barahona Papeete
Country Dominican Republic French Polynesia
Timezone America/Santo_Domingo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 10 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 18.250000, -71.120000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Barahona (BRX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maria Montez International Airport (BRX) in Barahona, Dominican Republic to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,457 kilometers (5,877 miles / 5,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Dominican Republic 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 12:13 in Barahona, it's 06:13 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 Barahona (BRX) follows a heading of 69° (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 Maria Montez International Airport (BRX) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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