PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,218 km
5,728 miles
SOL
Solomon
United States
Distance
9,218 km
5,728 mi / 4,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

PPT SOL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Solomon State Field
IATA Code PPT SOL
ICAO Code NTAA AK26
City Papeete Solomon
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Nome
Elevation 5 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 64.560000, -164.440000

Papeete (PPT) to Solomon (SOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Solomon State Field (SOL) in Solomon, United States is 9,218 kilometers (5,728 miles / 4,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 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 06:11 in Papeete, it's 07:11 in Solomon.

The return flight from Solomon (SOL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 166° (south 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 Solomon State Field (SOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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