PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,673 km
4,768 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
7,673 km
4,768 mi / 4,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SHN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code PPT SHN
ICAO Code NTAA KSHN
City Papeete Shelton
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 273 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 47.230000, -123.150000

Papeete (PPT) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 7,673 kilometers (4,768 miles / 4,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 11:09 in Papeete, it's 13:09 in Shelton.

The return flight from Shelton (SHN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 207° (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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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