AHC
Herlong
United States
7,115 km
4,421 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,115 km
4,421 mi / 3,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AHC PPT
Airport Name Amedee Army Air Field Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AHC PPT
ICAO Code KAHC NTAA
City Herlong Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,012 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 40.270000, -120.150000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Herlong (AHC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amedee Army Air Field (AHC) in Herlong, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,115 kilometers (4,421 miles / 3,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 United States 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 03:44 in Herlong, it's 01:44 in Papeete.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,007 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Amedee Army Air Field.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Herlong (AHC) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Amedee Army Air Field (AHC) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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