PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,925 km
6,788 miles
TUR
Tucurui
Brazil
Distance
10,925 km
6,788 mi / 5,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
97°
east

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PPT TUR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tucurui Airport
IATA Code PPT TUR
ICAO Code NTAA SBTU
City Papeete Tucurui
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Belem
Elevation 5 ft 830 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -3.790000, -49.720000

Papeete (PPT) to Tucurui (TUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tucurui Airport (TUR) in Tucurui, Brazil is 10,925 kilometers (6,788 miles / 5,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 09:38 in Papeete, it's 16:38 in Tucurui. 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.

The return flight from Tucurui (TUR) 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 Tucurui Airport (TUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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