PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,950 km
4,940 miles
SSD
San Felipe
Chile
Distance
7,950 km
4,940 mi / 4,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SSD
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Victor Lafon Airport
IATA Code PPT SSD
ICAO Code NTAA SCSF
City Papeete San Felipe
Country French Polynesia Chile
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Santiago
Elevation 5 ft 2,188 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -32.750000, -70.700000

Papeete (PPT) to San Felipe (SSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Victor Lafon Airport (SSD) in San Felipe, Chile is 7,950 kilometers (4,940 miles / 4,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:15 in Papeete, it's 08:15 in San Felipe. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,183 feet between the two airports. Victor Lafon Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from San Felipe (SSD) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Victor Lafon Airport (SSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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