CEA
Wichita
United States
8,221 km
5,108 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,221 km
5,108 mi / 4,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CEA PPT
Airport Name Cessna Acft Field Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CEA PPT
ICAO Code KCEA NTAA
City Wichita Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,378 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 37.650000, -97.250000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Wichita (CEA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cessna Acft Field (CEA) in Wichita, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,221 kilometers (5,108 miles / 4,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 08:17 in Wichita, it's 04:17 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 1,373 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Cessna Acft Field.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Wichita (CEA) follows a heading of 41° (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 Cessna Acft Field (CEA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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