GSI
Grand-Santi
GF
10,706 km
6,652 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,706 km
6,652 mi / 5,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Cayenne
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GSI PPT
Airport Name Grand-Santi Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GSI PPT
ICAO Code SOGS NTAA
City Grand-Santi Papeete
Country GF French Polynesia
Timezone America/Cayenne Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 207 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.290000, -54.370000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Grand-Santi (GSI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand-Santi Airport (GSI) in Grand-Santi, GF to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,706 kilometers (6,652 miles / 5,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 GF with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:34 in Grand-Santi, it's 09:34 in Papeete. With a 7-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 Grand-Santi (GSI) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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