HMT
Hemet
United States
6,667 km
4,143 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,667 km
4,143 mi / 3,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HMT PPT
Airport Name Hemet-Ryan Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code HMT PPT
ICAO Code KHMT NTAA
City Hemet Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,515 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 33.730000, -117.020000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Hemet (HMT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hemet-Ryan Airport (HMT) in Hemet, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,667 kilometers (4,143 miles / 3,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 00:25 in Hemet, it's 22:25 in Papeete.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,510 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Hemet-Ryan Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Hemet (HMT) follows a heading of 31° (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 Hemet-Ryan Airport (HMT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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