PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,688 km
4,777 miles
TCM
Tacoma
United States
Distance
7,688 km
4,777 mi / 4,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TCM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code PPT TCM
ICAO Code NTAA KTCM
City Papeete Tacoma
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 322 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 47.140000, -122.480000

Papeete (PPT) to Tacoma (TCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) in Tacoma, United States is 7,688 kilometers (4,777 miles / 4,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 15:11 in Papeete, it's 17:11 in Tacoma.

The return flight from Tacoma (TCM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 208° (south 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 Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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