PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,803 km
6,091 miles
STQ
St Marys
United States
Distance
9,803 km
6,091 mi / 5,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT STQ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport St Marys Municipal Airport
IATA Code PPT STQ
ICAO Code NTAA KOYM
City Papeete St Marys
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 1,934 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 41.410000, -78.500000

Papeete (PPT) to St Marys (STQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to St Marys Municipal Airport (STQ) in St Marys, United States is 9,803 kilometers (6,091 miles / 5,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 11:54 in Papeete, it's 16:54 in St Marys. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,929 feet between the two airports. St Marys Municipal Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from St Marys (STQ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 244° (west 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 St Marys Municipal Airport (STQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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