PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,599 km
4,722 miles
REE
Lubbock
United States
Distance
7,599 km
4,722 mi / 4,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT REE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Reese Airpark
IATA Code PPT REE
ICAO Code NTAA 8XS8
City Papeete Lubbock
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 3,338 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 33.590000, -102.040000

Papeete (PPT) to Lubbock (REE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Reese Airpark (REE) in Lubbock, United States is 7,599 kilometers (4,722 miles / 4,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 05:38 in Papeete, it's 09:38 in Lubbock. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,333 feet between the two airports. Reese Airpark sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Lubbock (REE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 229° (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 Reese Airpark (REE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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