BAI
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
7,861 km
4,884 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,861 km
4,884 mi / 4,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BAI PPT
Airport Name Buenos Aires Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BAI PPT
ICAO Code MRBA NTAA
City Punta Arenas Papeete
Country Costa Rica French Polynesia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,214 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 9.160000, -83.330000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Punta Arenas (BAI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,861 kilometers (4,884 miles / 4,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:20 in Punta Arenas, it's 23:20 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,209 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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