JCT
Junction
United States
7,548 km
4,690 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,548 km
4,690 mi / 4,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JCT PPT
Airport Name Kimble County Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code JCT PPT
ICAO Code KJCT NTAA
City Junction Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,754 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 30.510000, -99.760000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Junction (JCT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimble County Airport (JCT) in Junction, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,548 kilometers (4,690 miles / 4,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 07:02 in Junction, it's 03:02 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,749 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Kimble County Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Junction (JCT) follows a heading of 45° (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 Kimble County Airport (JCT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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