FHU
Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista
United States
6,884 km
4,278 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,884 km
4,278 mi / 3,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Phoenix
Heading
223°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

FHU PPT
Airport Name Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code FHU PPT
ICAO Code KFHU NTAA
City Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Phoenix Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,719 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 31.590000, -110.340000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista (FHU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field (FHU) in Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,884 kilometers (4,278 miles / 3,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 01:32 in Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista, it's 22:32 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 4,714 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista (FHU) 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 Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field (FHU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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