DSD
Grande Anse
GP
10,397 km
6,461 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,397 km
6,461 mi / 5,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Guadeloupe
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DSD PPT
Airport Name La Desirade Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code DSD PPT
ICAO Code TFFA NTAA
City Grande Anse Papeete
Country GP French Polynesia
Timezone America/Guadeloupe Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 10 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 16.300000, -61.080000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Grande Anse (DSD) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Desirade Airport (DSD) in Grande Anse, GP to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,397 kilometers (6,461 miles / 5,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 GP with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:39 in Grande Anse, it's 15:39 in Papeete. With a 6-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 Papeete (PPT) to Grande Anse (DSD) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the La Desirade Airport (DSD) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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