PLN
Pellston
United States
9,569 km
5,946 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,569 km
5,946 mi / 5,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Detroit
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PLN PPT
Airport Name Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PLN PPT
ICAO Code KPLN NTAA
City Pellston Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Detroit Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 721 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 45.570000, -84.800000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Pellston (PLN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport (PLN) in Pellston, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,569 kilometers (5,946 miles / 5,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 19:41 in Pellston, it's 14:41 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 Pellston (PLN) follows a heading of 39° (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 Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport (PLN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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