JXN
Jackson
United States
9,409 km
5,847 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,409 km
5,847 mi / 5,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Detroit
Heading
240°
west southwest

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JXN PPT
Airport Name Jackson County/Reynolds Field Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code JXN PPT
ICAO Code KJXN NTAA
City Jackson Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Detroit Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,001 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 42.260000, -84.460000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Jackson (JXN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jackson County/Reynolds Field (JXN) in Jackson, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,409 kilometers (5,847 miles / 5,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 07:14 in Jackson, it's 02:14 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Jackson (JXN) follows a heading of 42° (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 County/Reynolds Field (JXN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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