PIH
Pocatello
United States
7,714 km
4,793 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,714 km
4,793 mi / 4,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Denver
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PIH PPT
Airport Name Pocatello Regional Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PIH PPT
ICAO Code KPIH NTAA
City Pocatello Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,452 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 42.910000, -112.600000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Pocatello (PIH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) in Pocatello, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,714 kilometers (4,793 miles / 4,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 06:07 in Pocatello, it's 03:07 in Papeete. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,447 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Pocatello Regional Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Pocatello (PIH) follows a heading of 28° (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 Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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