CPO
Copiapo
Chile
8,051 km
5,003 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,051 km
5,003 mi / 4,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Santiago
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

CPO PPT
Airport Name Desierto de Atacama Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CPO PPT
ICAO Code SCAT NTAA
City Copiapo Papeete
Country Chile French Polynesia
Timezone America/Santiago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 670 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -27.260000, -70.780000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Copiapo (CPO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) in Copiapo, Chile to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,051 kilometers (5,003 miles / 4,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:33 in Copiapo, it's 16:33 in Papeete. 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 Papeete (PPT) to Copiapo (CPO) follows a heading of 114° (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 Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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