ORT
Northway
United States
8,977 km
5,578 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,977 km
5,578 mi / 4,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

ORT PPT
Airport Name Northway Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ORT PPT
ICAO Code PAOR NTAA
City Northway Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,720 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 62.960000, -141.930000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Northway (ORT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northway Airport (ORT) in Northway, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,977 kilometers (5,578 miles / 4,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 11:15 in Northway, it's 10:15 in Papeete.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,715 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Northway Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Northway (ORT) follows a heading of 4° (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 Northway Airport (ORT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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