GLV
Golovin
United States
9,201 km
5,717 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,201 km
5,717 mi / 4,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
167°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GLV PPT
Airport Name Golovin Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GLV PPT
ICAO Code PAGL NTAA
City Golovin Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 65 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 64.550000, -163.010000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Golovin (GLV) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golovin Airport (GLV) in Golovin, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,201 kilometers (5,717 miles / 4,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 02:32 in Golovin, it's 01:32 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Golovin (GLV) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Golovin Airport (GLV) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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