PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,589 km
4,094 miles
SEE
San Diego/El Cajon
United States
Distance
6,589 km
4,094 mi / 3,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SEE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Gillespie Field
IATA Code PPT SEE
ICAO Code NTAA KSEE
City Papeete San Diego/El Cajon
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 388 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 32.830000, -116.970000

Papeete (PPT) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Gillespie Field (SEE) in San Diego/El Cajon, United States is 6,589 kilometers (4,094 miles / 3,558 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 04:34 in Papeete, it's 06:34 in San Diego/El Cajon.

The return flight from San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 217° (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 Gillespie Field (SEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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