PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,162 km
5,072 miles
SHR
Sheridan
United States
Distance
8,162 km
5,072 mi / 4,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SHR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sheridan County Airport
IATA Code PPT SHR
ICAO Code NTAA KSHR
City Papeete Sheridan
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Denver
Elevation 5 ft 4,021 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 44.770000, -106.980000

Papeete (PPT) to Sheridan (SHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sheridan County Airport (SHR) in Sheridan, United States is 8,162 kilometers (5,072 miles / 4,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 10:11 in Papeete, it's 13:11 in Sheridan. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,016 feet between the two airports. Sheridan County Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Sheridan (SHR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 222° (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 Sheridan County Airport (SHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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