PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,213 km
6,346 miles
SCH
Schenectady
United States
Distance
10,213 km
6,346 mi / 5,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SCH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Schenectady County Airport
IATA Code PPT SCH
ICAO Code NTAA KSCH
City Papeete Schenectady
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 378 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 42.850000, -73.930000

Papeete (PPT) to Schenectady (SCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Schenectady County Airport (SCH) in Schenectady, United States is 10,213 kilometers (6,346 miles / 5,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 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 00:35 in Papeete, it's 05:35 in Schenectady. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Schenectady (SCH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 248° (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 Schenectady County Airport (SCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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