JHF
São Roque
Brazil
10,445 km
6,490 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,445 km
6,490 mi / 5,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JHF PPT
Airport Name São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code JHF PPT
ICAO Code SBHJ NTAA
City São Roque Papeete
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,549 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -23.430000, -47.170000 -17.550000, -149.610000

São Roque (JHF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (JHF) in São Roque, Brazil to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,445 kilometers (6,490 miles / 5,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 06:20 in São Roque, it's 23:20 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 2,544 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to São Roque (JHF) follows a heading of 116° (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 São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (JHF) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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