PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,184 km
4,464 miles
SJN
St Johns
United States
Distance
7,184 km
4,464 mi / 3,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SJN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport St Johns Industrial Air Park
IATA Code PPT SJN
ICAO Code NTAA KSJN
City Papeete St Johns
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Phoenix
Elevation 5 ft 5,737 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 34.520000, -109.380000

Papeete (PPT) to St Johns (SJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) in St Johns, United States is 7,184 kilometers (4,464 miles / 3,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 00:22 in Papeete, it's 03:22 in St Johns. 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 5,732 feet between the two airports. St Johns Industrial Air Park sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Johns (SJN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 223° (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 St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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