PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,032 km
4,369 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
7,032 km
4,369 mi / 3,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SAD
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code PPT SAD
ICAO Code NTAA KSAD
City Papeete Safford
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Phoenix
Elevation 5 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 32.850000, -109.640000

Papeete (PPT) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 7,032 kilometers (4,369 miles / 3,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 05:44 in Papeete, it's 08:44 in Safford. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,173 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Safford (SAD) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 223° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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