LUQ
San Luis
Argentina
8,338 km
5,181 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,338 km
5,181 mi / 4,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Argentina/San_Luis
Heading
259°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

LUQ PPT
Airport Name Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LUQ PPT
ICAO Code SAOU NTAA
City San Luis Papeete
Country Argentina French Polynesia
Timezone America/Argentina/San_Luis Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,328 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -33.270000, -66.360000 -17.550000, -149.610000

San Luis (LUQ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) in San Luis, Argentina to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,338 kilometers (5,181 miles / 4,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 13:05 in San Luis, it's 06:05 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,323 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to San Luis (LUQ) follows a heading of 121° (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 Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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