PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,296 km
5,776 miles
VJI
Abingdon
United States
Distance
9,296 km
5,776 mi / 5,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VJI
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Virginia Highlands Airport
IATA Code PPT VJI
ICAO Code NTAA KVJI
City Papeete Abingdon
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 2,087 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 36.690000, -82.030000

Papeete (PPT) to Abingdon (VJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI) in Abingdon, United States is 9,296 kilometers (5,776 miles / 5,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 23:34 in Papeete, it's 04:34 in Abingdon. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,082 feet between the two airports. Virginia Highlands Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Abingdon (VJI) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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