AAI
Arraias
Brazil
10,881 km
6,761 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,881 km
6,761 mi / 5,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Araguaina
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AAI PPT
Airport Name Arraias Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AAI PPT
ICAO Code SWRA NTAA
City Arraias Papeete
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Araguaina Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,923 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -13.020000, -46.890000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Arraias (AAI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arraias Airport (AAI) in Arraias, Brazil to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,881 kilometers (6,761 miles / 5,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Brazil with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:46 in Arraias, it's 13:46 in Papeete. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,918 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Arraias Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Arraias (AAI) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arraias Airport (AAI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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