DCT
Duncan Town Airport
Bahamas
9,169 km
5,697 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,169 km
5,697 mi / 4,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Nassau
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DCT PPT
Airport Name Duncan Town Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code DCT PPT
ICAO Code MYRD NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Bahamas French Polynesia
Timezone America/Nassau Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 6 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 22.180000, -75.730000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Duncan Town Airport (DCT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Duncan Town Airport (DCT) in Duncan Town Airport, Bahamas to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,169 kilometers (5,697 miles / 4,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Bahamas 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 17:37 in Duncan Town Airport, it's 12:37 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Duncan Town Airport (DCT) follows a heading of 64° (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 Duncan Town Airport (DCT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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