AVL
Asheville
United States
9,191 km
5,711 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,191 km
5,711 mi / 4,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/New_York
Heading
242°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

AVL PPT
Airport Name Asheville Regional Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AVL PPT
ICAO Code KAVL NTAA
City Asheville Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,164 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 35.440000, -82.540000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Asheville (AVL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) in Asheville, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,191 kilometers (5,711 miles / 4,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 12:19 in Asheville, it's 06:19 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,159 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Asheville Regional Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Asheville (AVL) follows a heading of 49° (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 Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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