PIZ
Point Lay
United States
9,762 km
6,066 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,762 km
6,066 mi / 5,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
167°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

PIZ PPT
Airport Name Point Lay Lrrs Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PIZ PPT
ICAO Code PPIZ NTAA
City Point Lay Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 29 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 69.730000, -163.010000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Point Lay (PIZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) in Point Lay, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,762 kilometers (6,066 miles / 5,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 07:24 in Point Lay, it's 06:24 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Point Lay (PIZ) follows a heading of 355° (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 Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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