PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,258 km
6,374 miles
SFG
Grand Case
MF
Distance
10,258 km
6,374 mi / 5,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SFG
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport L'Esperance Airport
IATA Code PPT SFG
ICAO Code NTAA TFFG
City Papeete Grand Case
Country French Polynesia MF
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Marigot
Elevation 5 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 18.100000, -63.050000

Papeete (PPT) to Grand Case (SFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to L'Esperance Airport (SFG) in Grand Case, MF is 10,258 kilometers (6,374 miles / 5,539 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 MF. 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 23:41 in Papeete, it's 05:41 in Grand Case. 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 Grand Case (SFG) 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 L'Esperance Airport (SFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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