PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,257 km
5,131 miles
SGV
Sierra Grande
Argentina
Distance
8,257 km
5,131 mi / 4,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SGV
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sierra Grande Airport
IATA Code PPT SGV
ICAO Code NTAA SAVS
City Papeete Sierra Grande
Country French Polynesia Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 5 ft 688 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -41.590000, -65.340000

Papeete (PPT) to Sierra Grande (SGV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sierra Grande Airport (SGV) in Sierra Grande, Argentina is 8,257 kilometers (5,131 miles / 4,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 16:56 in Papeete, it's 23:56 in Sierra Grande. 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 Sierra Grande (SGV) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Sierra Grande Airport (SGV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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