PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,272 km
6,383 miles
SBH
Gustavia
BL
Distance
10,272 km
6,383 mi / 5,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SBH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Gustaf III Airport
IATA Code PPT SBH
ICAO Code NTAA TFFJ
City Papeete Gustavia
Country French Polynesia BL
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/St_Barthelemy
Elevation 5 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 17.900000, -62.840000

Papeete (PPT) to Gustavia (SBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Gustaf III Airport (SBH) in Gustavia, BL is 10,272 kilometers (6,383 miles / 5,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with BL. 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 14:24 in Papeete, it's 20:24 in Gustavia. With a 6-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 Gustavia (SBH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 252° (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 Gustaf III Airport (SBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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