CDS
Childress
United States
7,783 km
4,836 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,783 km
4,836 mi / 4,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CDS PPT
Airport Name Childress Municipal Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CDS PPT
ICAO Code KCDS NTAA
City Childress Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,954 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, -100.290000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Childress (CDS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) in Childress, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,783 kilometers (4,836 miles / 4,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 12:16 in Childress, it's 08:16 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,949 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Childress Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Childress (CDS) follows a heading of 42° (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 Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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