FNL
Fort Collins/Loveland
United States
7,926 km
4,925 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,926 km
4,925 mi / 4,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Denver
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

FNL PPT
Airport Name Northern Colorado Regional Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code FNL PPT
ICAO Code KFNL NTAA
City Fort Collins/Loveland Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5,020 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 40.450000, -105.010000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Fort Collins/Loveland (FNL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) in Fort Collins/Loveland, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,926 kilometers (4,925 miles / 4,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 20:34 in Fort Collins/Loveland, it's 17:34 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 5,015 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Northern Colorado Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Fort Collins/Loveland (FNL) follows a heading of 34° (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 Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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