CAO
Clayton
United States
7,735 km
4,806 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,735 km
4,806 mi / 4,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Denver
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CAO PPT
Airport Name Clayton Municipal Airpark Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CAO PPT
ICAO Code KCAO NTAA
City Clayton Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,970 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 36.450000, -103.150000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Clayton (CAO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) in Clayton, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,735 kilometers (4,806 miles / 4,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 19:13 in Clayton, it's 16:13 in Papeete. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,965 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Clayton Municipal Airpark.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Clayton (CAO) follows a heading of 38° (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 Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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