Airport Comparison
| PPT | SNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Faa'a International Airport | Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport |
| IATA Code | PPT | SNG |
| ICAO Code | NTAA | SLSI |
| City | Papeete | San Ignacio de Velasco |
| Country | French Polynesia | Bolivia |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | America/La_Paz |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 1,354 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.550000, -149.610000 | -16.380000, -60.960000 |
Papeete (PPT) to San Ignacio de Velasco (SNG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport (SNG) in San Ignacio de Velasco, Bolivia is 9,327 kilometers (5,796 miles / 5,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.
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 23:05 in Papeete, it's 05:05 in San Ignacio de Velasco. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,349 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.
The return flight from San Ignacio de Velasco (SNG) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 253° (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 Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport (SNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.