PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,873 km
6,135 miles
QCN
Canela
Brazil
Distance
9,873 km
6,135 mi / 5,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT QCN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Canela Airport
IATA Code PPT QCN
ICAO Code NTAA SSCN
City Papeete Canela
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5 ft 2,723 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -29.370000, -50.830000

Papeete (PPT) to Canela (QCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Canela Airport (QCN) in Canela, Brazil is 9,873 kilometers (6,135 miles / 5,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Brazil. 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 21:52 in Papeete, it's 04:52 in Canela. 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 2,718 feet between the two airports. Canela Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Canela (QCN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 250° (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 Canela Airport (QCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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