PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,807 km
6,715 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
10,807 km
6,715 mi / 5,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT XAU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code PPT XAU
ICAO Code NTAA SOOS
City Papeete Saul
Country French Polynesia GF
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Cayenne
Elevation 5 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 3.610000, -53.200000

Papeete (PPT) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 10,807 kilometers (6,715 miles / 5,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:27 in Papeete, it's 17:27 in Saul. With a 7-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 Saul (XAU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 253° (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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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