PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,669 km
4,765 miles
SNC
Salinas
Ecuador
Distance
7,669 km
4,765 mi / 4,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT SNC
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport General Ulpiano Paez Airport
IATA Code PPT SNC
ICAO Code NTAA SESA
City Papeete Salinas
Country French Polynesia Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -2.200000, -80.990000

Papeete (PPT) to Salinas (SNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) in Salinas, Ecuador is 7,669 kilometers (4,765 miles / 4,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Ecuador. 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 01:44 in Papeete, it's 06:44 in Salinas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salinas (SNC) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 252° (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 General Ulpiano Paez Airport (SNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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