PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,991 km
5,587 miles
TEH
Tetlin
United States
Distance
8,991 km
5,587 mi / 4,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PPT TEH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tetlin Airport
IATA Code PPT TEH
ICAO Code NTAA K3T4
City Papeete Tetlin
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 1,671 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 63.120000, -142.520000

Papeete (PPT) to Tetlin (TEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tetlin Airport (TEH) in Tetlin, United States is 8,991 kilometers (5,587 miles / 4,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 00:07 in Papeete, it's 01:07 in Tetlin.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,666 feet between the two airports. Tetlin Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Tetlin (TEH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 Tetlin Airport (TEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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