NUI
Nuiqsut
United States
9,759 km
6,064 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,759 km
6,064 mi / 5,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

NUI PPT
Airport Name Nuiqsut Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NUI PPT
ICAO Code PAQT NTAA
City Nuiqsut Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 45 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 70.210000, -151.010000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Nuiqsut (NUI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuiqsut Airport (NUI) in Nuiqsut, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,759 kilometers (6,064 miles / 5,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 07:12 in Nuiqsut, it's 06:12 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Nuiqsut (NUI) follows a heading of 360° (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 Nuiqsut Airport (NUI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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