PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,299 km
5,778 miles
PVL
Pikeville
United States
Distance
9,299 km
5,778 mi / 5,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT PVL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Pike County/Hatcher Field
IATA Code PPT PVL
ICAO Code NTAA KPBX
City Papeete Pikeville
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 1,470 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 37.560000, -82.570000

Papeete (PPT) to Pikeville (PVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Pike County/Hatcher Field (PVL) in Pikeville, United States is 9,299 kilometers (5,778 miles / 5,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 French Polynesia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:24 in Papeete, it's 12:24 in Pikeville. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,465 feet between the two airports. Pike County/Hatcher Field sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Pikeville (PVL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Pike County/Hatcher Field (PVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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