Airport Comparison
| PDP | PPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport | Faa'a International Airport |
| IATA Code | PDP | PPT |
| ICAO Code | SULS | NTAA |
| City | Punta del Este | Papeete |
| Country | Uruguay | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | America/Montevideo | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Elevation | 95 ft | 5 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.860000, -55.090000 | -17.550000, -149.610000 |
Punta del Este (PDP) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP) in Punta del Este, Uruguay to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,301 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.
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 Uruguay 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 14:55 in Punta del Este, it's 07:55 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 Punta del Este (PDP) follows a heading of 125° (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 Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo International Airport (PDP) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.