PNS
Pensacola
United States
8,545 km
5,310 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,545 km
5,310 mi / 4,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PNS PPT
Airport Name Pensacola International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PNS PPT
ICAO Code KPNS NTAA
City Pensacola Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 121 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 30.470000, -87.190000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Pensacola (PNS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) in Pensacola, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,545 kilometers (5,310 miles / 4,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 05:57 in Pensacola, it's 01:57 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Pensacola (PNS) follows a heading of 52° (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 Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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