PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,405 km
5,222 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
8,405 km
5,222 mi / 4,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT SHU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code PPT SHU
ICAO Code NTAA YSMP
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Papeete (PPT) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 8,405 kilometers (5,222 miles / 4,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 07:07 in Papeete, it's 02:37 in Smith Point Airport. With a 19.5-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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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