GIC
Boigu Airport
Australia
7,397 km
4,597 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,397 km
4,597 mi / 3,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIC PPT
Airport Name Boigu Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GIC PPT
ICAO Code YBOI NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 23 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -9.230000, 142.220000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Boigu Airport (GIC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boigu Airport (GIC) in Boigu Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,397 kilometers (4,597 miles / 3,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:01 in Boigu Airport, it's 00:01 in Papeete. With a 20-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 Boigu Airport (GIC) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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