PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,964 km
4,949 miles
SPN
Saipan Island
MP
Distance
7,964 km
4,949 mi / 4,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT SPN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport
IATA Code PPT SPN
ICAO Code NTAA PGSN
City Papeete Saipan Island
Country French Polynesia MP
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Saipan
Elevation 5 ft 214 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 15.120000, 145.730000

Papeete (PPT) to Saipan Island (SPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport (SPN) in Saipan Island, MP is 7,964 kilometers (4,949 miles / 4,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 MP. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:19 in Papeete, it's 06:19 in Saipan Island. With a 20-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 Saipan Island (SPN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 Francisco C Ada/Saipan International Airport (SPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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