CVU
Corvo
Portugal
13,662 km
8,489 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
13,662 km
8,489 mi / 7,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CVU PPT
Airport Name Corvo Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CVU PPT
ICAO Code LPCR NTAA
City Corvo Papeete
Country Portugal French Polynesia
Timezone Atlantic/Azores Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 39.670000, -31.110000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Corvo (CVU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Corvo Airport (CVU) in Corvo, Portugal to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 13,662 kilometers (8,489 miles / 7,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:17 in Corvo, it's 06:17 in Papeete. With a 9-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 Corvo (CVU) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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