KGZ
Glacier Creek
United States
8,809 km
5,474 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,809 km
5,474 mi / 4,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

KGZ PPT
Airport Name Glacier Creek Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KGZ PPT
ICAO Code KKGZ NTAA
City Glacier Creek Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,380 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 61.460000, -142.380000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Glacier Creek (KGZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) in Glacier Creek, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,809 kilometers (5,474 miles / 4,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 08:16 in Glacier Creek, it's 07:16 in Papeete.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,375 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Glacier Creek Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Glacier Creek (KGZ) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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