The flight distance from Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,159 kilometers (5,691 miles / 4,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 01:59 in Fairbanks, it's 23:59 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Fairbanks (MTX) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Metro Field (MTX) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.