ESI
Espinosa
Brazil
11,216 km
6,969 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
11,216 km
6,969 mi / 6,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ESI PPT
Airport Name Espinosa Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ESI PPT
ICAO Code SBEP NTAA
City Espinosa Papeete
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,900 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -14.930000, -42.810000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Espinosa (ESI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Espinosa Airport (ESI) in Espinosa, Brazil to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 11,216 kilometers (6,969 miles / 6,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 05:40 in Espinosa, it's 22:40 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,895 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Espinosa Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Espinosa (ESI) follows a heading of 110° (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 Espinosa Airport (ESI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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