The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,348 kilometers (5,187 miles / 4,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 08:40 in Calama, it's 01:40 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 7,538 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than El Loa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 109° (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 El Loa Airport (CJC) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.