PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,260 km
5,754 miles
VCR
Carora
Venezuela
Distance
9,260 km
5,754 mi / 5,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VCR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Carora Airport
IATA Code PPT VCR
ICAO Code NTAA SVCO
City Papeete Carora
Country French Polynesia Venezuela
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Caracas
Elevation 5 ft 1,437 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 10.180000, -70.070000

Papeete (PPT) to Carora (VCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Carora Airport (VCR) in Carora, Venezuela is 9,260 kilometers (5,754 miles / 5,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 11:20 in Papeete, it's 17:20 in Carora. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,432 feet between the two airports. Carora Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Carora (VCR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 251° (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 Carora Airport (VCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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