PJC
Pedro Juan Caballero
Paraguay
9,637 km
5,988 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,637 km
5,988 mi / 5,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Asuncion
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PJC PPT
Airport Name Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PJC PPT
ICAO Code SGPJ NTAA
City Pedro Juan Caballero Papeete
Country Paraguay French Polynesia
Timezone America/Asuncion Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,873 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -22.640000, -55.830000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Pedro Juan Caballero (PJC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport (PJC) in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,637 kilometers (5,988 miles / 5,204 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 Paraguay 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 09:08 in Pedro Juan Caballero, it's 02:08 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 1,868 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Pedro Juan Caballero (PJC) follows a heading of 113° (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 Dr Augusto Roberto Fuster International Airport (PJC) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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