PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
12,831 km
7,973 miles
SGG
Sermiligaaq
Greenland
Distance
12,831 km
7,973 mi / 6,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SGG
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sermiligaaq Heliport
IATA Code PPT SGG
ICAO Code NTAA BGSG
City Papeete Sermiligaaq
Country French Polynesia Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Nuuk
Elevation 5 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 65.910000, -36.380000

Papeete (PPT) to Sermiligaaq (SGG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sermiligaaq Heliport (SGG) in Sermiligaaq, Greenland is 12,831 kilometers (7,973 miles / 6,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Greenland. 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 09:02 in Papeete, it's 17:02 in Sermiligaaq. With a 8-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 Sermiligaaq (SGG) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). 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 Sermiligaaq Heliport (SGG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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