PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,815 km
6,099 miles
PTO
Pato Branco
Brazil
Distance
9,815 km
6,099 mi / 5,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT PTO
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Pato Branco Airport
IATA Code PPT PTO
ICAO Code NTAA SSPB
City Papeete Pato Branco
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5 ft 2,697 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -26.220000, -52.690000

Papeete (PPT) to Pato Branco (PTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Pato Branco Airport (PTO) in Pato Branco, Brazil is 9,815 kilometers (6,099 miles / 5,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 French Polynesia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:07 in Papeete, it's 15:07 in Pato Branco. 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 2,692 feet between the two airports. Pato Branco Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Pato Branco (PTO) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Pato Branco Airport (PTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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