BVC
Rabil
Cape Verde
14,361 km
8,924 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,361 km
8,924 mi / 7,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

BVC PPT
Airport Name Rabil Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BVC PPT
ICAO Code GVBA NTAA
City Rabil Papeete
Country Cape Verde French Polynesia
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 69 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 16.140000, -22.890000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Rabil (BVC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rabil Airport (BVC) in Rabil, Cape Verde to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,361 kilometers (8,924 miles / 7,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Cape Verde 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 16:38 in Rabil, it's 07:38 in Papeete. With a 9-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 Rabil (BVC) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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