PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,099 km
5,032 miles
SNY
Sidney
United States
Distance
8,099 km
5,032 mi / 4,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SNY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sidney Municipal/Lloyd W Carr Field
IATA Code PPT SNY
ICAO Code NTAA KSNY
City Papeete Sidney
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Denver
Elevation 5 ft 4,314 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 41.100000, -102.980000

Papeete (PPT) to Sidney (SNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sidney Municipal/Lloyd W Carr Field (SNY) in Sidney, United States is 8,099 kilometers (5,032 miles / 4,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 14:52 in Papeete, it's 17:52 in Sidney. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,309 feet between the two airports. Sidney Municipal/Lloyd W Carr Field sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Sidney (SNY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 227° (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 Sidney Municipal/Lloyd W Carr Field (SNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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