IYK
Inyokern
United States
6,798 km
4,224 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,798 km
4,224 mi / 3,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IYK PPT
Airport Name Inyokern Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code IYK PPT
ICAO Code KIYK NTAA
City Inyokern Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,457 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 35.660000, -117.830000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Inyokern (IYK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Inyokern Airport (IYK) in Inyokern, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,798 kilometers (4,224 miles / 3,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 04:28 in Inyokern, it's 02:28 in Papeete.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,452 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Inyokern Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Inyokern (IYK) follows a heading of 29° (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 Inyokern Airport (IYK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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