PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,585 km
4,092 miles
SQA
Santa Ynez
United States
Distance
6,585 km
4,092 mi / 3,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SQA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field
IATA Code PPT SQA
ICAO Code NTAA KIZA
City Papeete Santa Ynez
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 674 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 34.600000, -120.100000

Papeete (PPT) to Santa Ynez (SQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) in Santa Ynez, United States is 6,585 kilometers (4,092 miles / 3,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 00:21 in Papeete, it's 02:21 in Santa Ynez.

The return flight from Santa Ynez (SQA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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