PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,345 km
5,185 miles
SPZ
Springdale
United States
Distance
8,345 km
5,185 mi / 4,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
44°
northeast

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PPT SPZ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Springdale Municipal Airport
IATA Code PPT SPZ
ICAO Code NTAA KASG
City Papeete Springdale
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 1,353 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 36.180000, -94.120000

Papeete (PPT) to Springdale (SPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) in Springdale, United States is 8,345 kilometers (5,185 miles / 4,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 15:45 in Papeete, it's 19:45 in Springdale. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,348 feet between the two airports. Springdale Municipal Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Springdale (SPZ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 234° (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 Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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