Airport Comparison
| PLU | PPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport | Faa'a International Airport |
| IATA Code | PLU | PPT |
| ICAO Code | SBBH | NTAA |
| City | Belo Horizonte | Papeete |
| Country | Brazil | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Elevation | 2,589 ft | 5 ft |
| Coordinates | -19.850000, -43.950000 | -17.550000, -149.610000 |
Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,900 kilometers (6,773 miles / 5,886 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 16:59 in Belo Horizonte, it's 09:59 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 2,584 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport.
The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Belo Horizonte (PLU) follows a heading of 114° (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 Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.