GBG
Galesburg
United States
8,910 km
5,536 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,910 km
5,536 mi / 4,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GBG PPT
Airport Name Galesburg Municipal Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GBG PPT
ICAO Code KGBG NTAA
City Galesburg Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 764 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 40.940000, -90.430000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Galesburg (GBG) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galesburg Municipal Airport (GBG) in Galesburg, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,910 kilometers (5,536 miles / 4,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 06:05 in Galesburg, it's 02:05 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 Galesburg (GBG) follows a heading of 41° (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 Galesburg Municipal Airport (GBG) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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