PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,421 km
6,475 miles
PYM
Plymouth
United States
Distance
10,421 km
6,475 mi / 5,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT PYM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Plymouth Municipal Airport
IATA Code PPT PYM
ICAO Code NTAA KPYM
City Papeete Plymouth
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 148 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 41.900000, -70.700000

Papeete (PPT) to Plymouth (PYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM) in Plymouth, United States is 10,421 kilometers (6,475 miles / 5,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 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 01:52 in Papeete, it's 06:52 in Plymouth. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Plymouth (PYM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 250° (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 Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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