OCW
Washington
United States
9,644 km
5,992 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,644 km
5,992 mi / 5,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

OCW PPT
Airport Name Washington-Warren Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code OCW PPT
ICAO Code KOCW NTAA
City Washington Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 37 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 35.570000, -77.050000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Washington (OCW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington-Warren Airport (OCW) in Washington, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,644 kilometers (5,992 miles / 5,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 08:31 in Washington, it's 03:31 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 Washington (OCW) follows a heading of 51° (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 Washington-Warren Airport (OCW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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