PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,200 km
5,717 miles
TAL
Tanana
United States
Distance
9,200 km
5,717 mi / 4,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

PPT TAL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport
IATA Code PPT TAL
ICAO Code NTAA PATA
City Papeete Tanana
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 242 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 65.170000, -152.110000

Papeete (PPT) to Tanana (TAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport (TAL) in Tanana, United States is 9,200 kilometers (5,717 miles / 4,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 01:17 in Papeete, it's 02:17 in Tanana.

The return flight from Tanana (TAL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 178° (south). 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 Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport (TAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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