PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,632 km
4,742 miles
PUX
Puerto Varas
Chile
Distance
7,632 km
4,742 mi / 4,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT PUX
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport El Mirador Airport
IATA Code PPT PUX
ICAO Code NTAA SCPV
City Papeete Puerto Varas
Country French Polynesia Chile
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Santiago
Elevation 5 ft 430 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -41.350000, -72.950000

Papeete (PPT) to Puerto Varas (PUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to El Mirador Airport (PUX) in Puerto Varas, Chile is 7,632 kilometers (4,742 miles / 4,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 16:35 in Papeete, it's 23:35 in Puerto Varas. 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 Puerto Varas (PUX) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 265° (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 El Mirador Airport (PUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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