ECA
East Tawas
United States
9,594 km
5,962 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,594 km
5,962 mi / 5,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ECA PPT
Airport Name Iosco County Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ECA PPT
ICAO Code K6D9 NTAA
City East Tawas Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 605 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 44.310000, -83.420000 -17.550000, -149.610000

East Tawas (ECA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iosco County Airport (ECA) in East Tawas, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,594 kilometers (5,962 miles / 5,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 20:02 in East Tawas, it's 15:02 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 East Tawas (ECA) follows a heading of 41° (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 Iosco County Airport (ECA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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