PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,296 km
5,776 miles
SUM
Sumter
United States
Distance
9,296 km
5,776 mi / 5,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SUM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sumter Airport
IATA Code PPT SUM
ICAO Code NTAA KSMS
City Papeete Sumter
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 182 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 34.000000, -80.360000

Papeete (PPT) to Sumter (SUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sumter Airport (SUM) in Sumter, United States is 9,296 kilometers (5,776 miles / 5,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 03:36 in Papeete, it's 08:36 in Sumter. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sumter (SUM) 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 Sumter Airport (SUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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