PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,667 km
5,386 miles
VEX
Tioga
United States
Distance
8,667 km
5,386 mi / 4,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VEX
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tioga Municipal Airport
IATA Code PPT VEX
ICAO Code NTAA KD60
City Papeete Tioga
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 2,271 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 48.380000, -102.900000

Papeete (PPT) to Tioga (VEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tioga Municipal Airport (VEX) in Tioga, United States is 8,667 kilometers (5,386 miles / 4,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 08:00 in Papeete, it's 12:00 in Tioga. 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 2,266 feet between the two airports. Tioga Municipal Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Tioga (VEX) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 225° (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 Tioga Municipal Airport (VEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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