POI
Potosi
Bolivia
8,747 km
5,435 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,747 km
5,435 mi / 4,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/La_Paz
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

POI PPT
Airport Name Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code POI PPT
ICAO Code SLPO NTAA
City Potosi Papeete
Country Bolivia French Polynesia
Timezone America/La_Paz Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 12,913 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -19.540000, -65.720000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Potosi (POI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,747 kilometers (5,435 miles / 4,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Bolivia 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 03:36 in Potosi, it's 21:36 in Papeete. With a 6-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 12,908 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Potosi (POI) follows a heading of 107° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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