PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,510 km
4,045 miles
SXE
West Sale Airport
Australia
Distance
6,510 km
4,045 mi / 3,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
236°
southwest

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PPT SXE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport West Sale Airport
IATA Code PPT SXE
ICAO Code NTAA YWSL
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5 ft 93 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -38.090000, 146.970000

Papeete (PPT) to West Sale Airport (SXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to West Sale Airport (SXE) in West Sale Airport, Australia is 6,510 kilometers (4,045 miles / 3,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:59 in Papeete, it's 11:59 in West Sale Airport. With a 21-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 West Sale Airport (SXE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 West Sale Airport (SXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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