ARB
Ann Arbor
United States
9,458 km
5,877 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,458 km
5,877 mi / 5,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Detroit
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ARB PPT
Airport Name Ann Arbor Municipal Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ARB PPT
ICAO Code KARB NTAA
City Ann Arbor Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Detroit Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 839 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 42.220000, -83.750000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Ann Arbor (ARB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) in Ann Arbor, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,458 kilometers (5,877 miles / 5,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 13:16 in Ann Arbor, it's 08:16 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Ann Arbor (ARB) follows a heading of 43° (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 Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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