ABY
Albany
United States
8,853 km
5,501 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,853 km
5,501 mi / 4,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ABY PPT
Airport Name Southwest Georgia Regional Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ABY PPT
ICAO Code KABY NTAA
City Albany Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 196 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 31.540000, -84.190000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Albany (ABY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) in Albany, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,853 kilometers (5,501 miles / 4,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 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 17:58 in Albany, it's 12:58 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Albany (ABY) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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