PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,331 km
6,419 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
10,331 km
6,419 mi / 5,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SLU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code PPT SLU
ICAO Code NTAA TLPC
City Papeete Castries
Country French Polynesia Saint Lucia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/St_Lucia
Elevation 5 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 14.020000, -60.990000

Papeete (PPT) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 10,331 kilometers (6,419 miles / 5,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Saint Lucia. 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 23:21 in Papeete, it's 05:21 in Castries. 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 Castries (SLU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 253° (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 George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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