PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,637 km
4,745 miles
ZAL
Valdivia
Chile
Distance
7,637 km
4,745 mi / 4,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT ZAL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Pichoy Airport
IATA Code PPT ZAL
ICAO Code NTAA SCVD
City Papeete Valdivia
Country French Polynesia Chile
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Santiago
Elevation 5 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -39.650000, -73.090000

Papeete (PPT) to Valdivia (ZAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) in Valdivia, Chile is 7,637 kilometers (4,745 miles / 4,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Chile. 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 01:51 in Papeete, it's 08:51 in Valdivia. 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 Valdivia (ZAL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 264° (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 Pichoy Airport (ZAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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