PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,551 km
5,313 miles
SZL
Knob Noster
United States
Distance
8,551 km
5,313 mi / 4,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SZL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Whiteman Afb Airport
IATA Code PPT SZL
ICAO Code NTAA KSZL
City Papeete Knob Noster
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 871 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 38.730000, -93.550000

Papeete (PPT) to Knob Noster (SZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) in Knob Noster, United States is 8,551 kilometers (5,313 miles / 4,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 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 08:47 in Papeete, it's 12:47 in Knob Noster. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Knob Noster (SZL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 234° (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 Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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