PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,839 km
5,492 miles
SOQ
Sorong-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
8,839 km
5,492 mi / 4,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT SOQ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sorong (Jefman) Airport
IATA Code PPT SOQ
ICAO Code NTAA WASS
City Papeete Sorong-Papua Island
Country French Polynesia Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -0.930000, 131.120000

Papeete (PPT) to Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) in Sorong-Papua Island, Indonesia is 8,839 kilometers (5,492 miles / 4,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:07 in Papeete, it's 08:07 in Sorong-Papua Island. With a 19-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 Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 108° (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 Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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