GGE
Georgetown
United States
9,349 km
5,809 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,349 km
5,809 mi / 5,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GGE PPT
Airport Name Georgetown County Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GGE PPT
ICAO Code KGGE NTAA
City Georgetown Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 40 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 33.310000, -79.320000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Georgetown (GGE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Georgetown County Airport (GGE) in Georgetown, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,349 kilometers (5,809 miles / 5,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 06:58 in Georgetown, it's 01:58 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 Georgetown (GGE) follows a heading of 52° (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 Georgetown County Airport (GGE) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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