PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,965 km
6,192 miles
SIG
San Juan
United States
Distance
9,965 km
6,192 mi / 5,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SIG
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport
IATA Code PPT SIG
ICAO Code NTAA TJIG
City Papeete San Juan
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 5 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 18.460000, -66.100000

Papeete (PPT) to San Juan (SIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) in San Juan, United States is 9,965 kilometers (6,192 miles / 5,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 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 11:12 in Papeete, it's 17:12 in San Juan. With a 6-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 San Juan (SIG) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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