BVE
Limousin
France
15,949 km
9,910 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,949 km
9,910 mi / 8,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Paris
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BVE PPT
Airport Name Brive Souillac Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BVE PPT
ICAO Code LFSL NTAA
City Limousin Papeete
Country France French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,016 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 45.040000, 1.490000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Limousin (BVE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brive Souillac Airport (BVE) in Limousin, France to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,949 kilometers (9,910 miles / 8,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:03 in Limousin, it's 07:03 in Papeete. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,011 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Brive Souillac Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Limousin (BVE) follows a heading of 35° (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 Brive Souillac Airport (BVE) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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