EMT
El Monte
United States
6,645 km
4,129 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,645 km
4,129 mi / 3,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

EMT PPT
Airport Name San Gabriel Valley Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code EMT PPT
ICAO Code KEMT NTAA
City El Monte Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 296 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 34.090000, -118.030000 -17.550000, -149.610000

El Monte (EMT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT) in El Monte, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,645 kilometers (4,129 miles / 3,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 18:55 in El Monte, it's 16:55 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to El Monte (EMT) follows a heading of 30° (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 San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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