FDO
San Fernando
Argentina
9,006 km
5,596 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,006 km
5,596 mi / 4,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
255°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

FDO PPT
Airport Name San Fernando Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code FDO PPT
ICAO Code SADF NTAA
City San Fernando Papeete
Country Argentina French Polynesia
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 10 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -34.450000, -58.590000 -17.550000, -149.610000

San Fernando (FDO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Fernando Airport (FDO) in San Fernando, Argentina to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,006 kilometers (5,596 miles / 4,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 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 12:32 in San Fernando, it's 05:32 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 San Fernando (FDO) follows a heading of 123° (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 San Fernando Airport (FDO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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