PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,189 km
5,710 miles
UES
Waukesha
United States
Distance
9,189 km
5,710 mi / 4,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT UES
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Waukesha County Airport
IATA Code PPT UES
ICAO Code NTAA KUES
City Papeete Waukesha
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 912 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 43.040000, -88.240000

Papeete (PPT) to Waukesha (UES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Waukesha County Airport (UES) in Waukesha, United States is 9,189 kilometers (5,710 miles / 4,962 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 10:27 in Papeete, it's 14:27 in Waukesha. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Waukesha (UES) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 238° (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 Waukesha County Airport (UES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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