PLU
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
10,900 km
6,773 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,900 km
6,773 mi / 5,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
248°
west southwest

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.

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