PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,848 km
4,877 miles
SMN
Salmon
United States
Distance
7,848 km
4,877 mi / 4,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SMN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Lemhi County Airport
IATA Code PPT SMN
ICAO Code NTAA KSMN
City Papeete Salmon
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Denver
Elevation 5 ft 4,044 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 45.120000, -113.880000

Papeete (PPT) to Salmon (SMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Lemhi County Airport (SMN) in Salmon, United States is 7,848 kilometers (4,877 miles / 4,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 08:51 in Papeete, it's 11:51 in Salmon. 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 4,039 feet between the two airports. Lemhi County Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Salmon (SMN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 216° (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 Lemhi County Airport (SMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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