CAF
Carauari
Brazil
9,073 km
5,638 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,073 km
5,638 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Boa_Vista
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAF PPT
Airport Name Carauari Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CAF PPT
ICAO Code SWCA NTAA
City Carauari Papeete
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Boa_Vista Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 355 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -4.870000, -66.900000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Carauari (CAF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carauari Airport (CAF) in Carauari, Brazil to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,073 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 15:12 in Carauari, it's 09:12 in Papeete. With a 6-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 Carauari (CAF) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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