NJK
El Centro
United States
6,659 km
4,137 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,659 km
4,137 mi / 3,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
218°
southwest

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NJK PPT
Airport Name El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NJK PPT
ICAO Code KNJK NTAA
City El Centro Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation -43 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 32.800000, -115.700000 -17.550000, -149.610000

El Centro (NJK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,659 kilometers (4,137 miles / 3,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 05:38 in El Centro, it's 03:38 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to El Centro (NJK) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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