Airport Comparison
| PPT | SJS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Faa'a International Airport | San Jose De Chiquitos Airport |
| IATA Code | PPT | SJS |
| ICAO Code | NTAA | SLJE |
| City | Papeete | San Jose de Chiquitos |
| Country | French Polynesia | Bolivia |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | America/La_Paz |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 974 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.550000, -149.610000 | -17.830000, -60.740000 |
Papeete (PPT) to San Jose de Chiquitos (SJS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to San Jose De Chiquitos Airport (SJS) in San Jose de Chiquitos, Bolivia is 9,304 kilometers (5,781 miles / 5,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.
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 Bolivia. 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 05:40 in Papeete, it's 11:40 in San Jose de Chiquitos. With a 6-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 San Jose de Chiquitos (SJS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 254° (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 San Jose De Chiquitos Airport (SJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.