PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,841 km
4,872 miles
WIB
Vernon
United States
Distance
7,841 km
4,872 mi / 4,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT WIB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wilbarger County Airport
IATA Code PPT WIB
ICAO Code NTAA KF05
City Papeete Vernon
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 1,265 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 34.230000, -99.280000

Papeete (PPT) to Vernon (WIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wilbarger County Airport (WIB) in Vernon, United States is 7,841 kilometers (4,872 miles / 4,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 10:27 in Papeete, it's 14:27 in Vernon. 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 1,260 feet between the two airports. Wilbarger County Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Vernon (WIB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 231° (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 Wilbarger County Airport (WIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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