CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
7,839 km
4,871 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,839 km
4,871 mi / 4,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

CVH PPT
Airport Name Caviahue Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CVH PPT
ICAO Code SAHE NTAA
City Lafontaine Papeete
Country Argentina French Polynesia
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5,435 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -37.850000, -71.010000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lafontaine (CVH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,839 kilometers (4,871 miles / 4,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Argentina 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 13:42 in Lafontaine, it's 06:42 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 5,430 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Caviahue Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Lafontaine (CVH) follows a heading of 125° (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 Caviahue Airport (CVH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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