Distance From Faaite Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, FAC - BUF Distance

The distance from Faaite Airport (FAC) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 5890 miles or 9479 kilometers or 5115 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Faaite ( French Polynesia ) to Buffalo ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Faaite and Buffalo takes around 13 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Faaite Airport, Faaite, French Polynesia to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States is 13 hours 32 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • FAC - BUF

Kilometers		9479 km
Statute Miles		5890 miles
Nautical Miles		5115 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 32 minutes

Faaite Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Flight Route Map - FAC to BUF Flight Path

Location of Faaite Airport & Buffalo Niagara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Faaite to Buffalo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Faaite, French Polynesia and Buffalo, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Faaite, French Polynesia and Buffalo, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FAC - BUF

Time difference between Faaite (French Polynesia) and Buffalo (United States) is 6 Hours.
Buffalo time is 6 Hours ahead of Faaite.

Location	Local Time
Faaite (French Polynesia)	2026-09-11, 18:13:15 -10
Buffalo (United States)	2026-09-12, 00:13:15 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Faaite Airport (FAC / NTKF) Faaite, French Polynesia

Destination

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States