Airport Comparison
| PPT | UAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Faa'a International Airport | Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport |
| IATA Code | PPT | UAQ |
| ICAO Code | NTAA | SANU |
| City | Papeete | San Juan |
| Country | French Polynesia | Argentina |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | America/Argentina/San_Juan |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 1,958 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.550000, -149.610000 | -31.570000, -68.420000 |
Papeete (PPT) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 8,184 kilometers (5,086 miles / 4,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with Argentina. 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 05:07 in Papeete, it's 12:07 in San Juan. 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 1,953 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.
The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.