MBU
Mbambanakira
Solomon Islands
5,515 km
3,427 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
5,515 km
3,427 mi / 2,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
105°
east southeast

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MBU PPT
Airport Name Babanakira Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MBU PPT
ICAO Code AGGI NTAA
City Mbambanakira Papeete
Country Solomon Islands French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -9.750000, 159.840000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mbambanakira (MBU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Babanakira Airport (MBU) in Mbambanakira, Solomon Islands to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 5,515 kilometers (3,427 miles / 2,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 Solomon Islands with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:54 in Mbambanakira, it's 22:54 in Papeete. With a 21-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 Mbambanakira (MBU) follows a heading of 272° (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 Babanakira Airport (MBU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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