ABL
Ambler
United States
9,438 km
5,865 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,438 km
5,865 mi / 5,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

ABL PPT
Airport Name Ambler Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ABL PPT
ICAO Code PAFM NTAA
City Ambler Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 293 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 67.110000, -157.860000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Ambler (ABL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ambler Airport (ABL) in Ambler, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,438 kilometers (5,865 miles / 5,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 United States with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:59 in Ambler, it's 21:59 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Ambler (ABL) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ambler Airport (ABL) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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