PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,814 km
5,476 miles
WWT
Mertarvik
United States
Distance
8,814 km
5,476 mi / 4,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

PPT WWT
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Mertarvik Airport
IATA Code PPT WWT
ICAO Code NTAA PAEW
City Papeete Mertarvik
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Nome
Elevation 5 ft 346 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 60.800000, -164.500000

Papeete (PPT) to Mertarvik (WWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Mertarvik Airport (WWT) in Mertarvik, United States is 8,814 kilometers (5,476 miles / 4,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 18:55 in Papeete, it's 19:55 in Mertarvik.

The return flight from Mertarvik (WWT) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 166° (south southeast). 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 Mertarvik Airport (WWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.