PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,486 km
4,652 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,486 km
4,652 mi / 4,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT SBE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code PPT SBE
ICAO Code NTAA AYSA
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 465 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -6.100000, 142.280000

Papeete (PPT) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 7,486 kilometers (4,652 miles / 4,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:36 in Papeete, it's 02:36 in Suabi Airport. With a 20-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 Suabi Airport (SBE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). 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 Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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