CHY
Choiseul Bay Airport
Solomon Islands
5,972 km
3,711 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
5,972 km
3,711 mi / 3,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CHY PPT
Airport Name Choiseul Bay Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CHY PPT
ICAO Code AGGC NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Solomon Islands French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -6.710000, 156.400000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) in Choiseul Bay Airport, Solomon Islands to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 5,972 kilometers (3,711 miles / 3,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Solomon Islands with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:38 in Choiseul Bay Airport, it's 08:38 in Papeete. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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