PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,694 km
4,159 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
6,694 km
4,159 mi / 3,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT WJF
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code PPT WJF
ICAO Code NTAA KWJF
City Papeete Lancaster
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 34.740000, -118.220000

Papeete (PPT) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 6,694 kilometers (4,159 miles / 3,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 08:09 in Papeete, it's 10:09 in Lancaster.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,346 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 215° (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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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