PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,598 km
6,586 miles
WVL
Waterville
United States
Distance
10,598 km
6,586 mi / 5,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT WVL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport
IATA Code PPT WVL
ICAO Code NTAA KWVL
City Papeete Waterville
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 333 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 44.530000, -69.680000

Papeete (PPT) to Waterville (WVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport (WVL) in Waterville, United States is 10,598 kilometers (6,586 miles / 5,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 03:17 in Papeete, it's 08:17 in Waterville. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Waterville (WVL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 251° (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 Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport (WVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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