PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,047 km
5,000 miles
PWA
Oklahoma City
United States
Distance
8,047 km
5,000 mi / 4,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT PWA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wiley Post Airport
IATA Code PPT PWA
ICAO Code NTAA KPWA
City Papeete Oklahoma City
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 35.530000, -97.650000

Papeete (PPT) to Oklahoma City (PWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wiley Post Airport (PWA) in Oklahoma City, United States is 8,047 kilometers (5,000 miles / 4,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 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 14:33 in Papeete, it's 18:33 in Oklahoma City. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,295 feet between the two airports. Wiley Post Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Oklahoma City (PWA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 232° (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 Wiley Post Airport (PWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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