PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,225 km
6,354 miles
SAB
Saba
BQ
Distance
10,225 km
6,354 mi / 5,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SAB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport
IATA Code PPT SAB
ICAO Code NTAA TNCS
City Papeete Saba
Country French Polynesia BQ
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Kralendijk
Elevation 5 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 17.640000, -63.220000

Papeete (PPT) to Saba (SAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB) in Saba, BQ is 10,225 kilometers (6,354 miles / 5,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 BQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:19 in Papeete, it's 18:19 in Saba. With a 6-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 Saba (SAB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 252° (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 Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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