The flight distance from Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) in Hickory, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,299 kilometers (5,778 miles / 5,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 19:00 in Hickory, it's 13:00 in Papeete. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,185 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Hickory Regional Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Hickory (HKY) follows a heading of 49° (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 Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.