FWL
Farewell
United States
8,910 km
5,537 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,910 km
5,537 mi / 4,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

FWL PPT
Airport Name Farewell Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code FWL PPT
ICAO Code 0AA4 NTAA
City Farewell Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,535 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 62.510000, -153.890000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Farewell (FWL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Farewell Airport (FWL) in Farewell, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,910 kilometers (5,537 miles / 4,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 13:29 in Farewell, it's 12:29 in Papeete.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,530 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Farewell Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Farewell (FWL) follows a heading of 358° (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 Farewell Airport (FWL) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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