PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,353 km
5,812 miles
TFF
Tefe
Brazil
Distance
9,353 km
5,812 mi / 5,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT TFF
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tefe Airport
IATA Code PPT TFF
ICAO Code NTAA SBTF
City Papeete Tefe
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 5 ft 188 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -3.380000, -64.720000

Papeete (PPT) to Tefe (TFF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tefe Airport (TFF) in Tefe, Brazil is 9,353 kilometers (5,812 miles / 5,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 01:16 in Papeete, it's 07:16 in Tefe. 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 Tefe (TFF) 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 Tefe Airport (TFF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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