ARI
Arica
Chile
8,309 km
5,163 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,309 km
5,163 mi / 4,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Santiago
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ARI PPT
Airport Name Chacalluta Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ARI PPT
ICAO Code SCAR NTAA
City Arica Papeete
Country Chile French Polynesia
Timezone America/Santiago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 167 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -18.350000, -70.340000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Arica (ARI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacalluta Airport (ARI) in Arica, Chile to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,309 kilometers (5,163 miles / 4,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Chile 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 18:10 in Arica, it's 11:10 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 Arica (ARI) follows a heading of 105° (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 Chacalluta Airport (ARI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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