PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,999 km
4,971 miles
ZRM
Sarmi-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
7,999 km
4,971 mi / 4,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT ZRM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sarmi Airport
IATA Code PPT ZRM
ICAO Code NTAA WAJI
City Papeete Sarmi-Papua Island
Country French Polynesia Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -1.870000, 138.750000

Papeete (PPT) to Sarmi-Papua Island (ZRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sarmi Airport (ZRM) in Sarmi-Papua Island, Indonesia is 7,999 kilometers (4,971 miles / 4,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Indonesia. 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 00:36 in Papeete, it's 19:36 in Sarmi-Papua Island. With a 19-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 Sarmi-Papua Island (ZRM) 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 Sarmi Airport (ZRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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