PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,986 km
5,584 miles
UKN
Waukon
United States
Distance
8,986 km
5,584 mi / 4,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT UKN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Waukon Municipal Airport
IATA Code PPT UKN
ICAO Code NTAA KY01
City Papeete Waukon
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 1,281 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 43.280000, -91.470000

Papeete (PPT) to Waukon (UKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Waukon Municipal Airport (UKN) in Waukon, United States is 8,986 kilometers (5,584 miles / 4,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 10:13 in Papeete, it's 14:13 in Waukon. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,276 feet between the two airports. Waukon Municipal Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Waukon (UKN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 235° (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 Waukon Municipal Airport (UKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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