PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,919 km
5,542 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
8,919 km
5,542 mi / 4,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

PPT PQS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code PPT PQS
ICAO Code NTAA K0AK
City Papeete Pilot Station
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Nome
Elevation 5 ft 473 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 61.960000, -162.940000

Papeete (PPT) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 8,919 kilometers (5,542 miles / 4,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 French Polynesia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:07 in Papeete, it's 05:07 in Pilot Station.

The return flight from Pilot Station (PQS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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