CBM
Columbus
United States
8,622 km
5,357 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,622 km
5,357 mi / 4,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CBM PPT
Airport Name Columbus Afb Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CBM PPT
ICAO Code KCBM NTAA
City Columbus Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 218 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 33.650000, -88.450000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Columbus (CBM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus Afb Airport (CBM) in Columbus, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,622 kilometers (5,357 miles / 4,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 22:35 in Columbus, it's 18:35 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Columbus (CBM) follows a heading of 48° (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 Columbus Afb Airport (CBM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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