PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,241 km
6,985 miles
QCH
Colatina
Brazil
Distance
11,241 km
6,985 mi / 6,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT QCH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Colatina Airport
IATA Code PPT QCH
ICAO Code NTAA SNCX
City Papeete Colatina
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5 ft 492 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -19.490000, -40.580000

Papeete (PPT) to Colatina (QCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Colatina Airport (QCH) in Colatina, Brazil is 11,241 kilometers (6,985 miles / 6,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 12:20 in Papeete, it's 19:20 in Colatina. 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 Colatina (QCH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 247° (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 Colatina Airport (QCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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