PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,759 km
4,200 miles
SJC
San Jose
United States
Distance
6,759 km
4,200 mi / 3,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SJC
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA Code PPT SJC
ICAO Code NTAA KSJC
City Papeete San Jose
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 62 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 37.360000, -121.930000

Papeete (PPT) to San Jose (SJC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, United States is 6,759 kilometers (4,200 miles / 3,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 07:23 in Papeete, it's 09:23 in San Jose.

The return flight from San Jose (SJC) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 210° (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 Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.