PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,556 km
6,559 miles
VLP
Vila Rica
Brazil
Distance
10,556 km
6,559 mi / 5,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VLP
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Vila Rica Airport
IATA Code PPT VLP
ICAO Code NTAA SWVC
City Papeete Vila Rica
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Cuiaba
Elevation 5 ft 892 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -9.980000, -51.140000

Papeete (PPT) to Vila Rica (VLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Vila Rica Airport (VLP) in Vila Rica, Brazil is 10,556 kilometers (6,559 miles / 5,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 05:02 in Papeete, it's 11:02 in Vila Rica. 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 Vila Rica (VLP) 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 Vila Rica Airport (VLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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