PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,826 km
5,484 miles
SMU
Sheep Mountain
United States
Distance
8,826 km
5,484 mi / 4,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

PPT SMU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sheep Mountain Airport
IATA Code PPT SMU
ICAO Code NTAA PASP
City Papeete Sheep Mountain
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 2,750 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 61.810000, -147.510000

Papeete (PPT) to Sheep Mountain (SMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU) in Sheep Mountain, United States is 8,826 kilometers (5,484 miles / 4,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 01:38 in Papeete, it's 03:38 in Sheep Mountain.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,745 feet between the two airports. Sheep Mountain Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Sheep Mountain (SMU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 182° (south). 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 Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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