NIB
Nikolai
United States
8,969 km
5,573 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,969 km
5,573 mi / 4,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

NIB PPT
Airport Name Nikolai Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NIB PPT
ICAO Code PAFS NTAA
City Nikolai Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 447 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 63.020000, -154.360000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Nikolai (NIB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nikolai Airport (NIB) in Nikolai, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,969 kilometers (5,573 miles / 4,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 05:23 in Nikolai, it's 04:23 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Nikolai (NIB) follows a heading of 358° (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 Nikolai Airport (NIB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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