Airport Comparison
| AEP | PPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jorge Newbery Airpark | Faa'a International Airport |
| IATA Code | AEP | PPT |
| ICAO Code | SABE | NTAA |
| City | Buenos Aires | Papeete |
| Country | Argentina | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 5 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.560000, -58.420000 | -17.550000, -149.610000 |
Buenos Aires (AEP) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,018 kilometers (5,603 miles / 4,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.
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 Argentina 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 08:42 in Buenos Aires, it's 01:42 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.
The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 124° (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 Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.