PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,546 km
5,932 miles
TZC
Caro
United States
Distance
9,546 km
5,932 mi / 5,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TZC
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tuscola Area Airport
IATA Code PPT TZC
ICAO Code NTAA KCFS
City Papeete Caro
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Detroit
Elevation 5 ft 704 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 43.460000, -83.450000

Papeete (PPT) to Caro (TZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) in Caro, United States is 9,546 kilometers (5,932 miles / 5,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 07:03 in Papeete, it's 12:03 in Caro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Caro (TZC) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 241° (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 Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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