PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,003 km
5,594 miles
SXP
Nunam Iqua
United States
Distance
9,003 km
5,594 mi / 4,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

PPT SXP
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Nunam Iqua Airport
IATA Code PPT SXP
ICAO Code NTAA KSXP
City Papeete Nunam Iqua
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Nome
Elevation 5 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 62.520000, -164.850000

Papeete (PPT) to Nunam Iqua (SXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Nunam Iqua Airport (SXP) in Nunam Iqua, United States is 9,003 kilometers (5,594 miles / 4,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 04:26 in Papeete, it's 05:26 in Nunam Iqua.

The return flight from Nunam Iqua (SXP) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 165° (south 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 Nunam Iqua Airport (SXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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