NAT
Natal
Brazil
12,355 km
7,677 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
12,355 km
7,677 mi / 6,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Recife
Heading
249°
west southwest

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NAT PPT
Airport Name Augusto Severo Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NAT PPT
ICAO Code SBNT NTAA
City Natal Papeete
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Recife Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 169 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -5.910000, -35.250000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Natal (NAT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Augusto Severo Airport (NAT) in Natal, Brazil to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 12,355 kilometers (7,677 miles / 6,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 14:54 in Natal, it's 07:54 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 Natal (NAT) follows a heading of 104° (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 Augusto Severo Airport (NAT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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