PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,447 km
5,870 miles
WSM
Wiseman
United States
Distance
9,447 km
5,870 mi / 5,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

PPT WSM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wiseman Airport
IATA Code PPT WSM
ICAO Code NTAA KWSM
City Papeete Wiseman
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 1,195 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 67.410000, -150.120000

Papeete (PPT) to Wiseman (WSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wiseman Airport (WSM) in Wiseman, United States is 9,447 kilometers (5,870 miles / 5,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 11:03 in Papeete, it's 12:03 in Wiseman.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,190 feet between the two airports. Wiseman Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Wiseman (WSM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 180° (south). 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 Wiseman Airport (WSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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