BFH
Curitiba
Brazil
10,172 km
6,320 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,172 km
6,320 mi / 5,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BFH PPT
Airport Name Bacacheri Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BFH PPT
ICAO Code SBBI NTAA
City Curitiba Papeete
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3,057 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -25.410000, -49.230000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Curitiba (BFH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bacacheri Airport (BFH) in Curitiba, Brazil to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,172 kilometers (6,320 miles / 5,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 08:25 in Curitiba, it's 01:25 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 3,052 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Bacacheri Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Curitiba (BFH) follows a heading of 117° (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 Bacacheri Airport (BFH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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