BLU
Emigrant Gap
United States
6,996 km
4,347 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,996 km
4,347 mi / 3,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BLU PPT
Airport Name Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BLU PPT
ICAO Code KBLU NTAA
City Emigrant Gap Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5,284 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, -120.710000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,996 kilometers (4,347 miles / 3,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 06:02 in Emigrant Gap, it's 04:02 in Papeete.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,279 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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