PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,124 km
4,427 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
7,124 km
4,427 mi / 3,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SOW
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code PPT SOW
ICAO Code NTAA KSOW
City Papeete Show Low
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Phoenix
Elevation 5 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 34.270000, -110.010000

Papeete (PPT) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 7,124 kilometers (4,427 miles / 3,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 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 04:22 in Papeete, it's 07:22 in Show Low. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,411 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 223° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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