PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,822 km
4,860 miles
SBS
Steamboat Springs
United States
Distance
7,822 km
4,860 mi / 4,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SBS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field
IATA Code PPT SBS
ICAO Code NTAA KSBS
City Papeete Steamboat Springs
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Denver
Elevation 5 ft 6,882 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 40.520000, -106.870000

Papeete (PPT) to Steamboat Springs (SBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field (SBS) in Steamboat Springs, United States is 7,822 kilometers (4,860 miles / 4,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 06:50 in Papeete, it's 09:50 in Steamboat Springs. 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 6,877 feet between the two airports. Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Steamboat Springs (SBS) 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 Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field (SBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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