PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,397 km
5,839 miles
WLK
Selawik
United States
Distance
9,397 km
5,839 mi / 5,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

PPT WLK
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Selawik Airport
IATA Code PPT WLK
ICAO Code NTAA PASK
City Papeete Selawik
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 66.600000, -159.990000

Papeete (PPT) to Selawik (WLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Selawik Airport (WLK) in Selawik, United States is 9,397 kilometers (5,839 miles / 5,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 02:18 in Papeete, it's 03:18 in Selawik.

The return flight from Selawik (WLK) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 170° (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 Selawik Airport (WLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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