PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,606 km
5,969 miles
WAY
Waynesburg
United States
Distance
9,606 km
5,969 mi / 5,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT WAY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Greene County Airport
IATA Code PPT WAY
ICAO Code NTAA KWAY
City Papeete Waynesburg
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 1,069 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 39.900000, -80.130000

Papeete (PPT) to Waynesburg (WAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Greene County Airport (WAY) in Waynesburg, United States is 9,606 kilometers (5,969 miles / 5,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 02:51 in Papeete, it's 07:51 in Waynesburg. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,064 feet between the two airports. Greene County Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Waynesburg (WAY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 243° (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 Greene County Airport (WAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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