CPU
Cururupu
Brazil
11,505 km
7,149 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
11,505 km
7,149 mi / 6,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CPU PPT
Airport Name Cururupu Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CPU PPT
ICAO Code SNCU NTAA
City Cururupu Papeete
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Fortaleza Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 39 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -1.820000, -44.870000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Cururupu (CPU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cururupu Airport (CPU) in Cururupu, Brazil to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 11,505 kilometers (7,149 miles / 6,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Brazil 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 15:38 in Cururupu, it's 08:38 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 Cururupu (CPU) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cururupu Airport (CPU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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