PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,920 km
7,407 miles
QIG
Iguatu
Brazil
Distance
11,920 km
7,407 mi / 6,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT QIG
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Iguatu Airport
IATA Code PPT QIG
ICAO Code NTAA SNIG
City Papeete Iguatu
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Fortaleza
Elevation 5 ft 699 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -6.350000, -39.290000

Papeete (PPT) to Iguatu (QIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Iguatu Airport (QIG) in Iguatu, Brazil is 11,920 kilometers (7,407 miles / 6,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 02:07 in Papeete, it's 09:07 in Iguatu. 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 Iguatu (QIG) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 249° (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 Iguatu Airport (QIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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