PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,665 km
4,763 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
7,665 km
4,763 mi / 4,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VEL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code PPT VEL
ICAO Code NTAA KVEL
City Papeete Vernal
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Denver
Elevation 5 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 40.440000, -109.510000

Papeete (PPT) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 7,665 kilometers (4,763 miles / 4,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 05:55 in Papeete, it's 08:55 in Vernal. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,269 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vernal (VEL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 221° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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