PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,437 km
6,485 miles
SGL
Cavite City
Philippines
Distance
10,437 km
6,485 mi / 5,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
284°
west northwest

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PPT SGL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sangley Point Air Base
IATA Code PPT SGL
ICAO Code NTAA RPLS
City Papeete Cavite City
Country French Polynesia Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Manila
Elevation 5 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 14.500000, 120.900000

Papeete (PPT) to Cavite City (SGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) in Cavite City, Philippines is 10,437 kilometers (6,485 miles / 5,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:36 in Papeete, it's 04:36 in Cavite City. With a 18-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 Cavite City (SGL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). 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 Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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