PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,458 km
5,877 miles
WCR
Chandalar Lake
United States
Distance
9,458 km
5,877 mi / 5,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PPT WCR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Chandalar Lake Airport
IATA Code PPT WCR
ICAO Code NTAA PALR
City Papeete Chandalar Lake
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 1,920 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 67.500000, -148.480000

Papeete (PPT) to Chandalar Lake (WCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) in Chandalar Lake, United States is 9,458 kilometers (5,877 miles / 5,107 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 21:14 in Papeete, it's 22:14 in Chandalar Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,915 feet between the two airports. Chandalar Lake Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Chandalar Lake (WCR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 181° (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 Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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