PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,809 km
6,095 miles
PSB
Philipsburg
United States
Distance
9,809 km
6,095 mi / 5,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT PSB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Mid-State Airport
IATA Code PPT PSB
ICAO Code NTAA KPSB
City Papeete Philipsburg
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 1,948 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 40.880000, -78.090000

Papeete (PPT) to Philipsburg (PSB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Mid-State Airport (PSB) in Philipsburg, United States is 9,809 kilometers (6,095 miles / 5,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 04:15 in Papeete, it's 09:15 in Philipsburg. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,943 feet between the two airports. Mid-State Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Philipsburg (PSB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Mid-State Airport (PSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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