DGW
Douglas
United States
8,090 km
5,027 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,090 km
5,027 mi / 4,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Denver
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DGW PPT
Airport Name Converse County Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code DGW PPT
ICAO Code KDGW NTAA
City Douglas Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,933 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 42.800000, -105.390000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Douglas (DGW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Converse County Airport (DGW) in Douglas, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,090 kilometers (5,027 miles / 4,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 14:55 in Douglas, it's 11:55 in Papeete. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,928 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Converse County Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Douglas (DGW) follows a heading of 32° (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 Converse County Airport (DGW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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