PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,378 km
3,963 miles
SGO
St George Airport
Australia
Distance
6,378 km
3,963 mi / 3,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT SGO
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport St George Airport
IATA Code PPT SGO
ICAO Code NTAA YSGE
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -28.050000, 148.590000

Papeete (PPT) to St George Airport (SGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to St George Airport (SGO) in St George Airport, Australia is 6,378 kilometers (3,963 miles / 3,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:58 in Papeete, it's 05:58 in St George 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 St George Airport (SGO) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 St George Airport (SGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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