GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
7,136 km
4,434 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,136 km
4,434 mi / 3,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Phoenix
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GCN PPT
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GCN PPT
ICAO Code KGCN NTAA
City Grand Canyon Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Phoenix Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 6,609 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,136 kilometers (4,434 miles / 3,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 16:25 in Grand Canyon, it's 13:25 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 6,604 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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