PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,554 km
5,315 miles
SNB
Snake Bay Airport
Australia
Distance
8,554 km
5,315 mi / 4,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT SNB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Snake Bay Airport
IATA Code PPT SNB
ICAO Code NTAA YSNB
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5 ft 173 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -11.420000, 130.650000

Papeete (PPT) to Snake Bay Airport (SNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Snake Bay Airport (SNB) in Snake Bay Airport, Australia is 8,554 kilometers (5,315 miles / 4,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:18 in Papeete, it's 23:48 in Snake Bay Airport. With a 19.5-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 Snake Bay Airport (SNB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). 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 Snake Bay Airport (SNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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