NLG
Nelson Lagoon
United States
8,251 km
5,127 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,251 km
5,127 mi / 4,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
169°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NLG PPT
Airport Name Nelson Lagoon Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NLG PPT
ICAO Code PAOU NTAA
City Nelson Lagoon Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 14 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 56.010000, -161.160000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Nelson Lagoon (NLG) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) in Nelson Lagoon, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,251 kilometers (5,127 miles / 4,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 169°.

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 15:17 in Nelson Lagoon, it's 14:17 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Nelson Lagoon (NLG) follows a heading of 353° (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 Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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