APZ
Zapala
Argentina
7,900 km
4,909 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,900 km
4,909 mi / 4,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
262°
west

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Airport Comparison

APZ PPT
Airport Name Zapala Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code APZ PPT
ICAO Code SAHZ NTAA
City Zapala Papeete
Country Argentina French Polynesia
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3,330 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -38.980000, -70.110000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Zapala (APZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zapala Airport (APZ) in Zapala, Argentina to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,900 kilometers (4,909 miles / 4,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 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 23:22 in Zapala, it's 16:22 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 3,325 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Zapala Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Zapala (APZ) follows a heading of 126° (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 Zapala Airport (APZ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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