PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,436 km
5,863 miles
SOP
Pinehurst/Southern Pines
United States
Distance
9,436 km
5,863 mi / 5,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SOP
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Moore County Airport
IATA Code PPT SOP
ICAO Code NTAA KSOP
City Papeete Pinehurst/Southern Pines
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 459 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 35.240000, -79.390000

Papeete (PPT) to Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Moore County Airport (SOP) in Pinehurst/Southern Pines, United States is 9,436 kilometers (5,863 miles / 5,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 00:33 in Papeete, it's 05:33 in Pinehurst/Southern Pines. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 244° (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 Moore County Airport (SOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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