ILS
San Salvador
El Salvador
7,491 km
4,654 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,491 km
4,654 mi / 4,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/El_Salvador
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ILS PPT
Airport Name Ilopango International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ILS PPT
ICAO Code MSSS NTAA
City San Salvador Papeete
Country El Salvador French Polynesia
Timezone America/El_Salvador Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,021 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 13.700000, -89.120000 -17.550000, -149.610000

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

The flight distance from Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,491 kilometers (4,654 miles / 4,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 El Salvador 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 08:15 in San Salvador, it's 04:15 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,016 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Ilopango International Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to San Salvador (ILS) follows a heading of 66° (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 Ilopango International Airport (ILS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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