PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,110 km
4,418 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
7,110 km
4,418 mi / 3,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VLE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code PPT VLE
ICAO Code NTAA K40G
City Papeete Grand Canyon
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Phoenix
Elevation 5 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 35.650000, -112.150000

Papeete (PPT) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 7,110 kilometers (4,418 miles / 3,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 17:16 in Papeete, it's 20:16 in Grand Canyon. 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 5,994 feet between the two airports. Valle 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 Grand Canyon (VLE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 220° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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