PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,052 km
6,246 miles
TUV
Tucupita
Venezuela
Distance
10,052 km
6,246 mi / 5,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT TUV
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tucupita Airport
IATA Code PPT TUV
ICAO Code NTAA SVTC
City Papeete Tucupita
Country French Polynesia Venezuela
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Caracas
Elevation 5 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 9.090000, -62.090000

Papeete (PPT) to Tucupita (TUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tucupita Airport (TUV) in Tucupita, Venezuela is 10,052 kilometers (6,246 miles / 5,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 00:55 in Papeete, it's 06:55 in Tucupita. 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 Tucupita (TUV) 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 Tucupita Airport (TUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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