AUK
Alakanuk
United States
9,019 km
5,604 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,019 km
5,604 mi / 4,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AUK PPT
Airport Name Alakanuk Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AUK PPT
ICAO Code PAUK NTAA
City Alakanuk Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 22 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 62.680000, -164.720000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Alakanuk (AUK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alakanuk Airport (AUK) in Alakanuk, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,019 kilometers (5,604 miles / 4,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 03:54 in Alakanuk, it's 02:54 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Alakanuk (AUK) follows a heading of 353° (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 Alakanuk Airport (AUK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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