PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,831 km
6,109 miles
SOM
San Tome Airport
Venezuela
Distance
9,831 km
6,109 mi / 5,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT SOM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport San Tome Airport
IATA Code PPT SOM
ICAO Code NTAA SVST
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Venezuela
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Caracas
Elevation 5 ft 861 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 8.950000, -64.150000

Papeete (PPT) to San Tome Airport (SOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to San Tome Airport (SOM) in San Tome Airport, Venezuela is 9,831 kilometers (6,109 miles / 5,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Venezuela. 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 03:28 in Papeete, it's 09:28 in San Tome Airport. With a 6-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 San Tome Airport (SOM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 252° (west 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 San Tome Airport (SOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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