HRZ
Horizontina
Brazil
9,610 km
5,972 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,610 km
5,972 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HRZ PPT
Airport Name Horizontina Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code HRZ PPT
ICAO Code SSHZ NTAA
City Horizontina Papeete
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,063 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -27.640000, -54.340000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Horizontina (HRZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Horizontina Airport (HRZ) in Horizontina, Brazil to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,610 kilometers (5,972 miles / 5,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 10:08 in Horizontina, it's 03:08 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 1,058 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Horizontina Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Horizontina (HRZ) follows a heading of 118° (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 Horizontina Airport (HRZ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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