PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,076 km
5,640 miles
SMK
St Michael
United States
Distance
9,076 km
5,640 mi / 4,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

PPT SMK
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport St Michael Airport
IATA Code PPT SMK
ICAO Code NTAA PAMK
City Papeete St Michael
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Nome
Elevation 5 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 63.490000, -162.110000

Papeete (PPT) to St Michael (SMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to St Michael Airport (SMK) in St Michael, United States is 9,076 kilometers (5,640 miles / 4,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 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 18:38 in Papeete, it's 19:38 in St Michael.

The return flight from St Michael (SMK) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 168° (south 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 St Michael Airport (SMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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