The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport, Venezuela is 9,997 kilometers (6,212 miles / 5,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Venezuela. 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 06:34 in Papeete, it's 12:34 in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport. 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 2,933 feet between the two airports. Santa Elena de Uairen Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 252° (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 Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.