GGW
Glasgow
United States
8,464 km
5,259 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,464 km
5,259 mi / 4,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Denver
Heading
222°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GGW PPT
Airport Name Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GGW PPT
ICAO Code KGGW NTAA
City Glasgow Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,296 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 48.210000, -106.610000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Glasgow (GGW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport (GGW) in Glasgow, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,464 kilometers (5,259 miles / 4,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 12:42 in Glasgow, it's 09:42 in Papeete. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,291 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Glasgow (GGW) follows a heading of 28° (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 Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport (GGW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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