FEP
Freeport
United States
9,049 km
5,623 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,049 km
5,623 mi / 4,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FEP PPT
Airport Name Albertus Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code FEP PPT
ICAO Code KFEP NTAA
City Freeport Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 859 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 42.250000, -89.580000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Freeport (FEP) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albertus Airport (FEP) in Freeport, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,049 kilometers (5,623 miles / 4,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 11:51 in Freeport, it's 07:51 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Freeport (FEP) follows a heading of 40° (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 Albertus Airport (FEP) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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