PIC
Pine Cay
TC
9,505 km
5,906 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,505 km
5,906 mi / 5,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Grand_Turk
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PIC PPT
Airport Name Pine Cay Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PIC PPT
ICAO Code MBPI NTAA
City Pine Cay Papeete
Country TC French Polynesia
Timezone America/Grand_Turk Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 21.900000, -72.100000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Pine Cay (PIC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pine Cay Airport (PIC) in Pine Cay, TC to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,505 kilometers (5,906 miles / 5,132 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 04:44 in Pine Cay, it's 23:44 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 Pine Cay (PIC) 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 Pine Cay Airport (PIC) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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