PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,806 km
4,229 miles
SCY
San Cristobal
Ecuador
Distance
6,806 km
4,229 mi / 3,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT SCY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport San Cristobal Airport
IATA Code PPT SCY
ICAO Code NTAA SEST
City Papeete San Cristobal
Country French Polynesia Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Galapagos
Elevation 5 ft 62 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -0.910000, -89.620000

Papeete (PPT) to San Cristobal (SCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to San Cristobal Airport (SCY) in San Cristobal, Ecuador is 6,806 kilometers (4,229 miles / 3,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Ecuador. 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 04:27 in Papeete, it's 08:27 in San Cristobal. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Cristobal (SCY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 250° (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 San Cristobal Airport (SCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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