NQX
Key West
United States
8,721 km
5,419 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,721 km
5,419 mi / 4,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
244°
west southwest

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NQX PPT
Airport Name Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NQX PPT
ICAO Code KNQX NTAA
City Key West Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 6 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 24.570000, -81.690000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Key West (NQX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) in Key West, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,721 kilometers (5,419 miles / 4,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 17:40 in Key West, it's 12:40 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 Key West (NQX) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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