PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,764 km
4,203 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
6,764 km
4,203 mi / 3,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SFO
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code PPT SFO
ICAO Code NTAA KSFO
City Papeete San Francisco
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 37.620000, -122.380000

Papeete (PPT) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 6,764 kilometers (4,203 miles / 3,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 21:14 in Papeete, it's 23:14 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 210° (south 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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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