PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,589 km
5,337 miles
SXK
Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Indonesia
Distance
8,589 km
5,337 mi / 4,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT SXK
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Saumlaki Airport
IATA Code PPT SXK
ICAO Code NTAA WAPI
City Papeete Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Country French Polynesia Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5 ft 218 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -7.990000, 131.310000

Papeete (PPT) to Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Saumlaki Airport (SXK) in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island, Indonesia is 8,589 kilometers (5,337 miles / 4,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 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 02:59 in Papeete, it's 21:59 in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island. With a 19-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 Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 106° (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 Saumlaki Airport (SXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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