PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,913 km
7,402 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
11,913 km
7,402 mi / 6,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
100°
east

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PPT QBX
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code PPT QBX
ICAO Code NTAA SNOB
City Papeete Sobral
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Fortaleza
Elevation 5 ft 210 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Papeete (PPT) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 11,913 kilometers (7,402 miles / 6,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 03:29 in Papeete, it's 10:29 in Sobral. 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 Sobral (QBX) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 250° (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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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