PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,813 km
5,476 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
8,813 km
5,476 mi / 4,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TPA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code PPT TPA
ICAO Code NTAA KTPA
City Papeete Tampa
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 27.980000, -82.530000

Papeete (PPT) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 8,813 kilometers (5,476 miles / 4,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 01:40 in Papeete, it's 06:40 in Tampa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 243° (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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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