PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,754 km
5,439 miles
VDZ
Valdez
United States
Distance
8,754 km
5,439 mi / 4,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PPT VDZ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Valdez Pioneer Field
IATA Code PPT VDZ
ICAO Code NTAA PAVD
City Papeete Valdez
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 61.130000, -146.240000

Papeete (PPT) to Valdez (VDZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) in Valdez, United States is 8,754 kilometers (5,439 miles / 4,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 21:10 in Papeete, it's 22:10 in Valdez.

The return flight from Valdez (VDZ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 183° (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 Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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