PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,820 km
6,102 miles
SQR
Soroako-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,820 km
6,102 mi / 5,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT SQR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Soroako Airport
IATA Code PPT SQR
ICAO Code NTAA WAWS
City Papeete Soroako-Celebes Island
Country French Polynesia Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Makassar
Elevation 5 ft 1,388 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -2.530000, 121.360000

Papeete (PPT) to Soroako-Celebes Island (SQR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Soroako Airport (SQR) in Soroako-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 9,820 kilometers (6,102 miles / 5,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:23 in Papeete, it's 06:23 in Soroako-Celebes Island. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,383 feet between the two airports. Soroako Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Soroako-Celebes Island (SQR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 107° (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 Soroako Airport (SQR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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