PAO
Palo Alto
United States
6,760 km
4,200 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,760 km
4,200 mi / 3,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PAO PPT
Airport Name Palo Alto Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PAO PPT
ICAO Code KPAO NTAA
City Palo Alto Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 7 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 37.460000, -122.120000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Palo Alto (PAO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,760 kilometers (4,200 miles / 3,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 14:32 in Palo Alto, it's 12:32 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Palo Alto (PAO) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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