PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,994 km
5,588 miles
UMM
Summit
United States
Distance
8,994 km
5,588 mi / 4,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PPT UMM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Summit Airport
IATA Code PPT UMM
ICAO Code NTAA PAST
City Papeete Summit
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 2,409 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 63.330000, -149.130000

Papeete (PPT) to Summit (UMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Summit Airport (UMM) in Summit, United States is 8,994 kilometers (5,588 miles / 4,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 03:53 in Papeete, it's 04:53 in Summit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,404 feet between the two airports. Summit Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Summit (UMM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 180° (south). 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 Summit Airport (UMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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