PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,319 km
5,169 miles
SLG
Siloam Springs
United States
Distance
8,319 km
5,169 mi / 4,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SLG
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Smith Field
IATA Code PPT SLG
ICAO Code NTAA KSLG
City Papeete Siloam Springs
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 1,191 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 36.190000, -94.490000

Papeete (PPT) to Siloam Springs (SLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Smith Field (SLG) in Siloam Springs, United States is 8,319 kilometers (5,169 miles / 4,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 07:08 in Papeete, it's 11:08 in Siloam Springs. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,186 feet between the two airports. Smith Field sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Siloam Springs (SLG) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 234° (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 Smith Field (SLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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