IOW
Iowa City
United States
8,876 km
5,516 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,876 km
5,516 mi / 4,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IOW PPT
Airport Name Iowa City Municipal Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code IOW PPT
ICAO Code KIOW NTAA
City Iowa City Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 684 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 41.640000, -91.550000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Iowa City (IOW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) in Iowa City, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,876 kilometers (5,516 miles / 4,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 18:30 in Iowa City, it's 14:30 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 Iowa City (IOW) follows a heading of 40° (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 Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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