CRE
North Myrtle Beach
United States
9,423 km
5,855 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,423 km
5,855 mi / 5,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CRE PPT
Airport Name Grand Strand Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CRE PPT
ICAO Code KCRE NTAA
City North Myrtle Beach Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 32 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 33.810000, -78.720000 -17.550000, -149.610000

North Myrtle Beach (CRE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Strand Airport (CRE) in North Myrtle Beach, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,423 kilometers (5,855 miles / 5,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 06:28 in North Myrtle Beach, it's 01:28 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 North Myrtle Beach (CRE) follows a heading of 52° (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 Grand Strand Airport (CRE) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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