PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,579 km
5,331 miles
VRS
Versailles
United States
Distance
8,579 km
5,331 mi / 4,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VRS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Roy Otten Memorial Airfield
IATA Code PPT VRS
ICAO Code NTAA K3VS
City Papeete Versailles
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 1,027 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 38.430000, -92.880000

Papeete (PPT) to Versailles (VRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Roy Otten Memorial Airfield (VRS) in Versailles, United States is 8,579 kilometers (5,331 miles / 4,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 11:20 in Papeete, it's 15:20 in Versailles. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,022 feet between the two airports. Roy Otten Memorial Airfield sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Versailles (VRS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 235° (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 Roy Otten Memorial Airfield (VRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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