PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,320 km
6,412 miles
UWA
Ware
United States
Distance
10,320 km
6,412 mi / 5,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT UWA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Ware Airport
IATA Code PPT UWA
ICAO Code NTAA MA53
City Papeete Ware
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 483 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 42.280000, -72.210000

Papeete (PPT) to Ware (UWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Ware Airport (UWA) in Ware, United States is 10,320 kilometers (6,412 miles / 5,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 05:34 in Papeete, it's 10:34 in Ware. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ware (UWA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 249° (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 Ware Airport (UWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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