PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,697 km
4,783 miles
TIW
Tacoma
United States
Distance
7,697 km
4,783 mi / 4,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TIW
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tacoma Narrows Airport
IATA Code PPT TIW
ICAO Code NTAA KTIW
City Papeete Tacoma
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 295 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 47.270000, -122.580000

Papeete (PPT) to Tacoma (TIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) in Tacoma, United States is 7,697 kilometers (4,783 miles / 4,156 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 17:09 in Papeete, it's 19:09 in Tacoma.

The return flight from Tacoma (TIW) 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 Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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