PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,772 km
6,072 miles
UUK
Kuparuk
United States
Distance
9,772 km
6,072 mi / 5,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PPT UUK
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport
IATA Code PPT UUK
ICAO Code NTAA PAKU
City Papeete Kuparuk
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 70.330000, -149.600000

Papeete (PPT) to Kuparuk (UUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) in Kuparuk, United States is 9,772 kilometers (6,072 miles / 5,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 08:18 in Papeete, it's 09:18 in Kuparuk.

The return flight from Kuparuk (UUK) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 180° (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 Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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