PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,484 km
4,650 miles
SAL
Santa Clara
El Salvador
Distance
7,484 km
4,650 mi / 4,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SAL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport El Salvador International Airport
IATA Code PPT SAL
ICAO Code NTAA MSLP
City Papeete Santa Clara
Country French Polynesia El Salvador
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/El_Salvador
Elevation 5 ft 101 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 13.440000, -89.060000

Papeete (PPT) to Santa Clara (SAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) in Santa Clara, El Salvador is 7,484 kilometers (4,650 miles / 4,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:59 in Papeete, it's 04:59 in Santa Clara. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Clara (SAL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 244° (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 El Salvador International Airport (SAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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