EMK
Emmonak
United States
9,028 km
5,610 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,028 km
5,610 mi / 4,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

EMK PPT
Airport Name Emmonak Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code EMK PPT
ICAO Code PAEM NTAA
City Emmonak Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 16 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 62.790000, -164.490000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Emmonak (EMK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Emmonak Airport (EMK) in Emmonak, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,028 kilometers (5,610 miles / 4,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 18:07 in Emmonak, it's 17:07 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Emmonak (EMK) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Emmonak Airport (EMK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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