GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
7,714 km
4,793 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,714 km
4,793 mi / 4,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Denver
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GWS PPT
Airport Name Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GWS PPT
ICAO Code KGWS NTAA
City Glenwood Springs Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5,916 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 39.510000, -107.310000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,714 kilometers (4,793 miles / 4,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 00:34 in Glenwood Springs, it's 21:34 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 5,911 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) follows a heading of 34° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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