CAD
Cadillac
United States
9,455 km
5,875 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,455 km
5,875 mi / 5,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Detroit
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAD PPT
Airport Name Wexford County Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CAD PPT
ICAO Code KCAD NTAA
City Cadillac Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Detroit Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,307 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 44.280000, -85.420000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Cadillac (CAD) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wexford County Airport (CAD) in Cadillac, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,455 kilometers (5,875 miles / 5,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 13:57 in Cadillac, it's 08:57 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,302 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Wexford County Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Cadillac (CAD) follows a heading of 40° (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 Wexford County Airport (CAD) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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