PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,343 km
5,805 miles
TWE
Taylor
United States
Distance
9,343 km
5,805 mi / 5,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

PPT TWE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Taylor Airport
IATA Code PPT TWE
ICAO Code NTAA AK49
City Papeete Taylor
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Nome
Elevation 5 ft 440 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 65.680000, -164.800000

Papeete (PPT) to Taylor (TWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Taylor Airport (TWE) in Taylor, United States is 9,343 kilometers (5,805 miles / 5,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 01:38 in Papeete, it's 02:38 in Taylor.

The return flight from Taylor (TWE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). 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 Taylor Airport (TWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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