PCS
Picos
Brazil
11,662 km
7,246 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
11,662 km
7,246 mi / 6,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PCS PPT
Airport Name Picos Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PCS PPT
ICAO Code SNPC NTAA
City Picos Papeete
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Fortaleza Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,050 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -7.060000, -41.520000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Picos (PCS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Picos Airport (PCS) in Picos, Brazil to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 11,662 kilometers (7,246 miles / 6,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 14:13 in Picos, it's 07:13 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 1,045 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Picos Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Picos (PCS) follows a heading of 103° (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 Picos Airport (PCS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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