CWS
Center Island
United States
7,809 km
4,852 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,809 km
4,852 mi / 4,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
207°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CWS PPT
Airport Name Center Island Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CWS PPT
ICAO Code 78WA NTAA
City Center Island Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 115 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 48.490000, -122.830000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Center Island (CWS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Center Island Airport (CWS) in Center Island, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,809 kilometers (4,852 miles / 4,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 07:22 in Center Island, it's 05:22 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Center Island (CWS) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Center Island Airport (CWS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.