DOV
Dover
United States
9,932 km
6,172 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,932 km
6,172 mi / 5,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DOV PPT
Airport Name Dover Afb Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code DOV PPT
ICAO Code KDOV NTAA
City Dover Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 29 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 39.130000, -75.470000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Dover (DOV) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dover Afb Airport (DOV) in Dover, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,932 kilometers (6,172 miles / 5,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 09:21 in Dover, it's 04:21 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 Dover (DOV) follows a heading of 48° (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 Dover Afb Airport (DOV) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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