PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,972 km
4,953 miles
UAM
Yigo
Guam
Distance
7,972 km
4,953 mi / 4,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT UAM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Andersen Afb Airport
IATA Code PPT UAM
ICAO Code NTAA PGUA
City Papeete Yigo
Country French Polynesia Guam
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Guam
Elevation 5 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 13.580000, 144.930000

Papeete (PPT) to Yigo (UAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) in Yigo, Guam is 7,972 kilometers (4,953 miles / 4,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Guam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:28 in Papeete, it's 18:28 in Yigo. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Yigo (UAM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). 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 Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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