PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,987 km
4,342 miles
VGT
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
6,987 km
4,342 mi / 3,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VGT
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport North Las Vegas Airport
IATA Code PPT VGT
ICAO Code NTAA KVGT
City Papeete Las Vegas
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 2,205 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 36.210000, -115.190000

Papeete (PPT) to Las Vegas (VGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) in Las Vegas, United States is 6,987 kilometers (4,342 miles / 3,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 17:02 in Papeete, it's 19:02 in Las Vegas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,200 feet between the two airports. North Las Vegas Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (VGT) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 217° (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 North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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