PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,609 km
5,349 miles
PSY
Stanley
FK
Distance
8,609 km
5,349 mi / 4,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT PSY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Stanley Airport
IATA Code PPT PSY
ICAO Code NTAA SFAL
City Papeete Stanley
Country French Polynesia FK
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Atlantic/Stanley
Elevation 5 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -51.690000, -57.780000

Papeete (PPT) to Stanley (PSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Stanley Airport (PSY) in Stanley, FK is 8,609 kilometers (5,349 miles / 4,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:40 in Papeete, it's 06:40 in Stanley. 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 Stanley (PSY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 258° (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 Stanley Airport (PSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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