JAN
Jackson
United States
8,414 km
5,229 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,414 km
5,229 mi / 4,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JAN PPT
Airport Name Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code JAN PPT
ICAO Code KJAN NTAA
City Jackson Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 346 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 32.310000, -90.080000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Jackson (JAN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,414 kilometers (5,229 miles / 4,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 19:27 in Jackson, it's 15:27 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Jackson (JAN) follows a heading of 49° (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 Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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