PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,711 km
4,792 miles
PUQ
Punta Arenas
Chile
Distance
7,711 km
4,792 mi / 4,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT PUQ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport
IATA Code PPT PUQ
ICAO Code NTAA SCCI
City Papeete Punta Arenas
Country French Polynesia Chile
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 5 ft 139 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -53.000000, -70.850000

Papeete (PPT) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile is 7,711 kilometers (4,792 miles / 4,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 French Polynesia with Chile. 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 14:20 in Papeete, it's 21:20 in Punta Arenas. 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 Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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