PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,362 km
5,818 miles
ZSA
San Salvador
Bahamas
Distance
9,362 km
5,818 mi / 5,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT ZSA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport San Salvador Airport
IATA Code PPT ZSA
ICAO Code NTAA MYSM
City Papeete San Salvador
Country French Polynesia Bahamas
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Nassau
Elevation 5 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 24.060000, -74.520000

Papeete (PPT) to San Salvador (ZSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to San Salvador Airport (ZSA) in San Salvador, Bahamas is 9,362 kilometers (5,818 miles / 5,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Bahamas. 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 01:39 in Papeete, it's 06:39 in San Salvador. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Salvador (ZSA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 248° (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 San Salvador Airport (ZSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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