PAV
Paulo Afonso
Brazil
11,904 km
7,397 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
11,904 km
7,397 mi / 6,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Maceio
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PAV PPT
Airport Name Paulo Afonso Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PAV PPT
ICAO Code SBUF NTAA
City Paulo Afonso Papeete
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Maceio Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 883 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -9.400000, -38.250000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Paulo Afonso (PAV) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) in Paulo Afonso, Brazil to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 11,904 kilometers (7,397 miles / 6,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 03:46 in Paulo Afonso, it's 20:46 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 Paulo Afonso (PAV) follows a heading of 106° (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 Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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