GJT
Grand Junction
United States
7,611 km
4,729 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,611 km
4,729 mi / 4,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Denver
Heading
222°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GJT PPT
Airport Name Grand Junction Regional Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GJT PPT
ICAO Code KGJT NTAA
City Grand Junction Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,861 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 39.120000, -108.530000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Grand Junction (GJT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) in Grand Junction, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,611 kilometers (4,729 miles / 4,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 13:11 in Grand Junction, it's 10:11 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 4,856 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Grand Junction Regional Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Grand Junction (GJT) follows a heading of 33° (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 Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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