PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,683 km
4,153 miles
SAS
Salton City
United States
Distance
6,683 km
4,153 mi / 3,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SAS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Salton Sea Airport
IATA Code PPT SAS
ICAO Code NTAA KSAS
City Papeete Salton City
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft -84 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 33.240000, -115.950000

Papeete (PPT) to Salton City (SAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Salton Sea Airport (SAS) in Salton City, United States is 6,683 kilometers (4,153 miles / 3,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 United States. 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 08:02 in Papeete, it's 10:02 in Salton City.

The return flight from Salton City (SAS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 218° (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 Salton Sea Airport (SAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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