PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,077 km
5,640 miles
SAQ
Andros Island
Bahamas
Distance
9,077 km
5,640 mi / 4,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SAQ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport San Andros Airport
IATA Code PPT SAQ
ICAO Code NTAA MYAN
City Papeete Andros Island
Country French Polynesia Bahamas
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Nassau
Elevation 5 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 25.050000, -78.050000

Papeete (PPT) to Andros Island (SAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to San Andros Airport (SAQ) in Andros Island, Bahamas is 9,077 kilometers (5,640 miles / 4,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Bahamas. 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 07:24 in Papeete, it's 12:24 in Andros Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Andros Island (SAQ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 246° (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 San Andros Airport (SAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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