Airport Comparison
| ESG | PPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport | Faa'a International Airport |
| IATA Code | ESG | PPT |
| ICAO Code | SGME | NTAA |
| City | Mariscal Estigarribia | Papeete |
| Country | Paraguay | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | America/Asuncion | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Elevation | 553 ft | 5 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.050000, -60.620000 | -17.550000, -149.610000 |
Mariscal Estigarribia (ESG) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport (ESG) in Mariscal Estigarribia, Paraguay to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,185 kilometers (5,707 miles / 4,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.
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 Paraguay 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 06:05 in Mariscal Estigarribia, it's 23:05 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.
The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Mariscal Estigarribia (ESG) follows a heading of 111° (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 Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport (ESG) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.