NCA
North Caicos Airport
TC
9,521 km
5,916 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,521 km
5,916 mi / 5,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Grand_Turk
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NCA PPT
Airport Name North Caicos Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NCA PPT
ICAO Code MBNC NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country TC French Polynesia
Timezone America/Grand_Turk Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 10 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 21.920000, -71.940000 -17.550000, -149.610000

North Caicos Airport (NCA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from North Caicos Airport (NCA) in North Caicos Airport, TC to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,521 kilometers (5,916 miles / 5,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 TC 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 15:00 in North Caicos Airport, it's 10:00 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to North Caicos Airport (NCA) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 North Caicos Airport (NCA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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