PMY
Puerto Madryn
Argentina
8,255 km
5,129 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,255 km
5,129 mi / 4,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Argentina/Catamarca
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

PMY PPT
Airport Name El Tehuelche Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PMY PPT
ICAO Code SAVY NTAA
City Puerto Madryn Papeete
Country Argentina French Polynesia
Timezone America/Argentina/Catamarca Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 427 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -42.760000, -65.100000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Puerto Madryn (PMY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Tehuelche Airport (PMY) in Puerto Madryn, Argentina to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,255 kilometers (5,129 miles / 4,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Argentina 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 10:30 in Puerto Madryn, it's 03:30 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 Puerto Madryn (PMY) follows a heading of 131° (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 El Tehuelche Airport (PMY) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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