PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,289 km
6,393 miles
RVD
Rio Verde
Brazil
Distance
10,289 km
6,393 mi / 5,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RVD
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport General Leite de Castro Airport
IATA Code PPT RVD
ICAO Code NTAA SWLC
City Papeete Rio Verde
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -17.830000, -50.960000

Papeete (PPT) to Rio Verde (RVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to General Leite de Castro Airport (RVD) in Rio Verde, Brazil is 10,289 kilometers (6,393 miles / 5,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 06:23 in Papeete, it's 13:23 in Rio Verde. 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 2,459 feet between the two airports. General Leite de Castro Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Verde (RVD) 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 General Leite de Castro Airport (RVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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