PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,165 km
5,695 miles
SUW
Superior
United States
Distance
9,165 km
5,695 mi / 4,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
36°
northeast

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PPT SUW
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Richard I Bong Airport
IATA Code PPT SUW
ICAO Code NTAA KSUW
City Papeete Superior
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 674 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 46.690000, -92.090000

Papeete (PPT) to Superior (SUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) in Superior, United States is 9,165 kilometers (5,695 miles / 4,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 03:38 in Papeete, it's 07:38 in Superior. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Superior (SUW) 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 Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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