PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,884 km
5,520 miles
SFN
Santa Fe
Argentina
Distance
8,884 km
5,520 mi / 4,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SFN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sauce Viejo Airport
IATA Code PPT SFN
ICAO Code NTAA SAAV
City Papeete Santa Fe
Country French Polynesia Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 5 ft 55 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -31.710000, -60.810000

Papeete (PPT) to Santa Fe (SFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN) in Santa Fe, Argentina is 8,884 kilometers (5,520 miles / 4,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Argentina. 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 20:50 in Papeete, it's 03:50 in Santa Fe. With a 7-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 Santa Fe (SFN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 256° (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 Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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