PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,073 km
6,259 miles
STT
Charlotte Amalie
United States
Distance
10,073 km
6,259 mi / 5,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT STT
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Cyril E King Airport
IATA Code PPT STT
ICAO Code NTAA TIST
City Papeete Charlotte Amalie
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/St_Thomas
Elevation 5 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 18.340000, -64.970000

Papeete (PPT) to Charlotte Amalie (STT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Cyril E King Airport (STT) in Charlotte Amalie, United States is 10,073 kilometers (6,259 miles / 5,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 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 11:11 in Papeete, it's 17:11 in Charlotte Amalie. 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 Charlotte Amalie (STT) 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 Cyril E King Airport (STT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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