BSA
Bosaso
Somalia
17,880 km
11,110 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,880 km
11,110 mi / 9,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BSA PPT
Airport Name Bosaso Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BSA PPT
ICAO Code HCMF NTAA
City Bosaso Papeete
Country Somalia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 11.280000, 49.150000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bosaso (BSA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bosaso Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, Somalia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,880 kilometers (11,110 miles / 9,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Somalia with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:21 in Bosaso, it's 05:21 in Papeete. With a 13-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 Bosaso (BSA) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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