PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,788 km
4,839 miles
SMG
Santa Maria
Peru
Distance
7,788 km
4,839 mi / 4,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT SMG
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Santa Maria Airport
IATA Code PPT SMG
ICAO Code NTAA SPMR
City Papeete Santa Maria
Country French Polynesia Peru
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Lima
Elevation 5 ft 769 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -11.980000, -77.000000

Papeete (PPT) to Santa Maria (SMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Santa Maria Airport (SMG) in Santa Maria, Peru is 7,788 kilometers (4,839 miles / 4,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:57 in Papeete, it's 06:57 in Santa Maria. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Maria (SMG) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 255° (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 Santa Maria Airport (SMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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