PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,824 km
6,104 miles
QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Distance
9,824 km
6,104 mi / 5,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT QNS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Canoas Airport
IATA Code PPT QNS
ICAO Code NTAA SBCO
City Papeete Porto Alegre
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -29.950000, -51.140000

Papeete (PPT) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 9,824 kilometers (6,104 miles / 5,304 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 00:13 in Papeete, it's 07:13 in Porto Alegre. 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 Porto Alegre (QNS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 251° (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 Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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