ALS
Alamosa
United States
7,636 km
4,745 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,636 km
4,745 mi / 4,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Denver
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ALS PPT
Airport Name San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ALS PPT
ICAO Code KALS NTAA
City Alamosa Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 7,540 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 37.440000, -105.870000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Alamosa (ALS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) in Alamosa, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,636 kilometers (4,745 miles / 4,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 05:29 in Alamosa, it's 02:29 in Papeete. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,535 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Alamosa (ALS) follows a heading of 36° (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 San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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