PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,616 km
4,111 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
6,616 km
4,111 mi / 3,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SMO
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code PPT SMO
ICAO Code NTAA KSMO
City Papeete Santa Monica
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 170 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 34.020000, -118.450000

Papeete (PPT) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 6,616 kilometers (4,111 miles / 3,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 21:11 in Papeete, it's 23:11 in Santa Monica.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 215° (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 Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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