The flight distance from Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) in Ann Arbor, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,458 kilometers (5,877 miles / 5,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 04:55 in Ann Arbor, it's 22:55 in Papeete. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Ann Arbor (ARB) follows a heading of 43° (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 Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.