NZY
San Diego
United States
6,565 km
4,079 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,565 km
4,079 mi / 3,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NZY PPT
Airport Name North Island Nas (Halsey Field) Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NZY PPT
ICAO Code KNZY NTAA
City San Diego Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 26 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 32.700000, -117.200000 -17.550000, -149.610000

San Diego (NZY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from North Island Nas (Halsey Field) Airport (NZY) in San Diego, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,565 kilometers (4,079 miles / 3,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 United States 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 01:11 in San Diego, it's 23:11 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to San Diego (NZY) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 North Island Nas (Halsey Field) Airport (NZY) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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