PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,666 km
7,249 miles
VAL
Valenca
Brazil
Distance
11,666 km
7,249 mi / 6,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VAL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Valenca Airport
IATA Code PPT VAL
ICAO Code NTAA SNVB
City Papeete Valenca
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Fortaleza
Elevation 5 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -13.300000, -38.990000

Papeete (PPT) to Valenca (VAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Valenca Airport (VAL) in Valenca, Brazil is 11,666 kilometers (7,249 miles / 6,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 14:15 in Papeete, it's 21:15 in Valenca. 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 Valenca (VAL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 247° (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 Valenca Airport (VAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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