PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,802 km
6,091 miles
SUG
Surigao City
Philippines
Distance
9,802 km
6,091 mi / 5,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
281°
west

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PPT SUG
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Surigao Airport
IATA Code PPT SUG
ICAO Code NTAA RPMS
City Papeete Surigao City
Country French Polynesia Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Manila
Elevation 5 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 9.760000, 125.480000

Papeete (PPT) to Surigao City (SUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Surigao Airport (SUG) in Surigao City, Philippines is 9,802 kilometers (6,091 miles / 5,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:34 in Papeete, it's 19:34 in Surigao City. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Surigao City (SUG) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Surigao Airport (SUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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