PML
Cold Bay
United States
8,244 km
5,123 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,244 km
5,123 mi / 4,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
169°
south

Airport Comparison

PML PPT
Airport Name Port Moller Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PML PPT
ICAO Code PAAL NTAA
City Cold Bay Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 20 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 56.010000, -160.560000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Cold Bay (PML) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Moller Airport (PML) in Cold Bay, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,244 kilometers (5,123 miles / 4,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 05:38 in Cold Bay, it's 04:38 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Cold Bay (PML) follows a heading of 354° (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 Port Moller Airport (PML) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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