NIP
Jacksonville
United States
8,999 km
5,591 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,999 km
5,591 mi / 4,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NIP PPT
Airport Name Jacksonville Nas (Towers Field) Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NIP PPT
ICAO Code KNIP NTAA
City Jacksonville Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 23 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 30.230000, -81.680000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Jacksonville (NIP) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jacksonville Nas (Towers Field) Airport (NIP) in Jacksonville, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,999 kilometers (5,591 miles / 4,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 10:19 in Jacksonville, it's 05:19 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 Jacksonville (NIP) follows a heading of 54° (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 Jacksonville Nas (Towers Field) Airport (NIP) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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