PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,014 km
5,601 miles
TSG
Tanacross
United States
Distance
9,014 km
5,601 mi / 4,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PPT TSG
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tanacross Airport
IATA Code PPT TSG
ICAO Code NTAA KTSG
City Papeete Tanacross
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 1,559 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 63.370000, -143.330000

Papeete (PPT) to Tanacross (TSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tanacross Airport (TSG) in Tanacross, United States is 9,014 kilometers (5,601 miles / 4,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 23:07 in Papeete, it's 00:07 in Tanacross.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,554 feet between the two airports. Tanacross Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Tanacross (TSG) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 186° (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 Tanacross Airport (TSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.