GCM
Georgetown
KY
8,504 km
5,284 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,504 km
5,284 mi / 4,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Cayman
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GCM PPT
Airport Name Owen Roberts International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GCM PPT
ICAO Code MWCR NTAA
City Georgetown Papeete
Country KY French Polynesia
Timezone America/Cayman Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 8 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 19.290000, -81.360000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Georgetown (GCM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in Georgetown, KY to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,504 kilometers (5,284 miles / 4,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 KY 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 16:06 in Georgetown, it's 11:06 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Georgetown (GCM) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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