The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Airport (VIG) in El Vigia, Venezuela is 9,037 kilometers (5,615 miles / 4,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 06:55 in Papeete, it's 12:55 in El Vigia. 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 El Vigia (VIG) 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 Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Airport (VIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.