PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,470 km
5,884 miles
TVC
Traverse City
United States
Distance
9,470 km
5,884 mi / 5,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TVC
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Cherry Capital Airport
IATA Code PPT TVC
ICAO Code NTAA KTVC
City Papeete Traverse City
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 624 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 44.740000, -85.580000

Papeete (PPT) to Traverse City (TVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) in Traverse City, United States is 9,470 kilometers (5,884 miles / 5,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 10:26 in Papeete, it's 15:26 in Traverse City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Traverse City (TVC) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 239° (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 Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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