Airport Comparison
| PPT | PSZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Faa'a International Airport | Capitan Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport |
| IATA Code | PPT | PSZ |
| ICAO Code | NTAA | SLPS |
| City | Papeete | Puerto Suarez |
| Country | French Polynesia | Bolivia |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | America/La_Paz |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 505 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.550000, -149.610000 | -18.980000, -57.820000 |
Papeete (PPT) to Puerto Suarez (PSZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Capitan Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport (PSZ) in Puerto Suarez, Bolivia is 9,562 kilometers (5,941 miles / 5,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.
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 French Polynesia with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:28 in Papeete, it's 03:28 in Puerto Suarez. With a 6-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 Puerto Suarez (PSZ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Capitan Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport (PSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.