PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,665 km
5,384 miles
SEM
Selma
United States
Distance
8,665 km
5,384 mi / 4,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
50°
northeast

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PPT SEM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Craig Field
IATA Code PPT SEM
ICAO Code NTAA KSEM
City Papeete Selma
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 166 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 32.340000, -86.990000

Papeete (PPT) to Selma (SEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Craig Field (SEM) in Selma, United States is 8,665 kilometers (5,384 miles / 4,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 03:35 in Papeete, it's 07:35 in Selma. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Selma (SEM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 240° (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 Craig Field (SEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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