PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,159 km
5,070 miles
PTN
Patterson
United States
Distance
8,159 km
5,070 mi / 4,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
50°
northeast

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PPT PTN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Harry P Williams Memorial Airport
IATA Code PPT PTN
ICAO Code NTAA KPTN
City Papeete Patterson
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 29.710000, -91.340000

Papeete (PPT) to Patterson (PTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Harry P Williams Memorial Airport (PTN) in Patterson, United States is 8,159 kilometers (5,070 miles / 4,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 19:16 in Papeete, it's 23:16 in Patterson. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Patterson (PTN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). 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 Harry P Williams Memorial Airport (PTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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