AYS
Waycross
United States
8,988 km
5,585 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,988 km
5,585 mi / 4,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AYS PPT
Airport Name Waycross-Ware County Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AYS PPT
ICAO Code KAYS NTAA
City Waycross Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 141 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 31.250000, -82.400000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Waycross (AYS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Waycross-Ware County Airport (AYS) in Waycross, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,988 kilometers (5,585 miles / 4,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 12:30 in Waycross, it's 07:30 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 Waycross (AYS) follows a heading of 53° (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 Waycross-Ware County Airport (AYS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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