The flight distance from Providenciales Airport (PLS) in Providenciales Island, TC to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,483 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,120 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 02:11 in Providenciales Island, it's 20:11 in Papeete. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Providenciales Island (PLS) 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 Providenciales Airport (PLS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.