PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,640 km
4,126 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
6,640 km
4,126 mi / 3,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT WHP
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code PPT WHP
ICAO Code NTAA KWHP
City Papeete Los Angeles
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 34.260000, -118.410000

Papeete (PPT) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 6,640 kilometers (4,126 miles / 3,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 20:29 in Papeete, it's 22:29 in Los Angeles.

The return flight from Los Angeles (WHP) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 215° (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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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