PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,044 km
4,998 miles
STK
Sterling
United States
Distance
8,044 km
4,998 mi / 4,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
35°
northeast

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PPT STK
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sterling Municipal Airport
IATA Code PPT STK
ICAO Code NTAA KSTK
City Papeete Sterling
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Denver
Elevation 5 ft 4,038 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 40.610000, -103.260000

Papeete (PPT) to Sterling (STK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) in Sterling, United States is 8,044 kilometers (4,998 miles / 4,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 02:24 in Papeete, it's 05:24 in Sterling. 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 4,033 feet between the two airports. Sterling Municipal Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Sterling (STK) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 226° (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 Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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