PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,025 km
5,608 miles
VYS
Peru
United States
Distance
9,025 km
5,608 mi / 4,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VYS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field
IATA Code PPT VYS
ICAO Code NTAA KVYS
City Papeete Peru
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 654 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 41.350000, -89.150000

Papeete (PPT) to Peru (VYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) in Peru, United States is 9,025 kilometers (5,608 miles / 4,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 04:57 in Papeete, it's 08:57 in Peru. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Peru (VYS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 237° (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 Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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