PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,417 km
5,852 miles
WBR
Big Rapids
United States
Distance
9,417 km
5,852 mi / 5,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT WBR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Roben-Hood Airport
IATA Code PPT WBR
ICAO Code NTAA KRQB
City Papeete Big Rapids
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Detroit
Elevation 5 ft 990 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 43.720000, -85.500000

Papeete (PPT) to Big Rapids (WBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) in Big Rapids, United States is 9,417 kilometers (5,852 miles / 5,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 00:48 in Papeete, it's 05:48 in Big Rapids. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Big Rapids (WBR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 239° (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 Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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