Papeete to Bora Bora flight path: PPT to BOB

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Papeete to Bora Bora. The right side captures Tahiti's mountainous departure view and, more importantly, the spectacular approach into Bora Bora with Mount Otemanu and the lagoon in full view, while the left side offers mostly open ocean throughout the short flight.

During takeoff from Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing PPT on runway 04, the aircraft climbs over the lagoon and reef before banking to head northwest toward Bora Bora. That turn puts Tahiti's jagged interior peaks (Mont Orohena, Aorai) and the island's north coast on the right side, while the left shows only open reef and ocean. Notable sights include: Tahiti's Mont Orohena and Mont Aorai, Papeete's lagoon and barrier reef, Tahiti's northern coastline.

When landing at Bora Bora (BOB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 11 at Bora Bora, aircraft approach from the northwest over open ocean before turning onto final toward the motu strip. This alignment places Bora Bora's iconic Mount Otemanu and the famous turquoise lagoon with overwater bungalows on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Mount Otemanu, Bora Bora's turquoise lagoon, overwater bungalow resorts, the surrounding barrier reef motus.

The flight from Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) to Bora Bora (BOB) takes about 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 161 miles (259 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Moorea's twin volcanic peaks, the islands of Huahine, Raiatea, and Tahaa with their fringing reefs, and open Pacific waters between the Society Islands