Airport Comparison
| PPT | SQX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Faa'a International Airport | Sao Miguel do Oeste Airport |
| IATA Code | PPT | SQX |
| ICAO Code | NTAA | SSOE |
| City | Papeete | Sao Miguel Do Oeste |
| Country | French Polynesia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 2,180 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.550000, -149.610000 | -26.780000, -53.500000 |
Papeete (PPT) to Sao Miguel Do Oeste (SQX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sao Miguel do Oeste Airport (SQX) in Sao Miguel Do Oeste, Brazil is 9,719 kilometers (6,039 miles / 5,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.
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 22:53 in Papeete, it's 05:53 in Sao Miguel Do Oeste. 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 2,175 feet between the two airports. Sao Miguel do Oeste Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.
The return flight from Sao Miguel Do Oeste (SQX) 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 Sao Miguel do Oeste Airport (SQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.