PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,750 km
11,029 miles
SMI
Samos Island
Greece
Distance
17,750 km
11,029 mi / 9,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

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PPT SMI
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Samos Airport
IATA Code PPT SMI
ICAO Code NTAA LGSM
City Papeete Samos Island
Country French Polynesia Greece
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Athens
Elevation 5 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 37.690000, 26.910000

Papeete (PPT) to Samos Island (SMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Samos Airport (SMI) in Samos Island, Greece is 17,750 kilometers (11,029 miles / 9,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:45 in Papeete, it's 16:45 in Samos Island. With a 12-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 Samos Island (SMI) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Samos Airport (SMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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