CLU
Columbus
United States
9,137 km
5,678 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,137 km
5,678 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CLU PPT
Airport Name Columbus Municipal Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CLU PPT
ICAO Code KBAK NTAA
City Columbus Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 656 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 39.260000, -85.900000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Columbus (CLU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) in Columbus, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,137 kilometers (5,678 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 08:06 in Columbus, it's 03:06 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 Columbus (CLU) follows a heading of 44° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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