CMH
Columbus
United States
9,402 km
5,842 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,402 km
5,842 mi / 5,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CMH PPT
Airport Name John Glenn Columbus International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CMH PPT
ICAO Code KCMH NTAA
City Columbus Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 815 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 40.000000, -82.890000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Columbus (CMH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Columbus, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,402 kilometers (5,842 miles / 5,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 09:27 in Columbus, it's 04:27 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 (CMH) follows a heading of 45° (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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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