PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,918 km
4,920 miles
QRC
Rancagua
Chile
Distance
7,918 km
4,920 mi / 4,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT QRC
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport De La Independencia Airport
IATA Code PPT QRC
ICAO Code NTAA SCRG
City Papeete Rancagua
Country French Polynesia Chile
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Santiago
Elevation 5 ft 1,446 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -34.170000, -70.780000

Papeete (PPT) to Rancagua (QRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to De La Independencia Airport (QRC) in Rancagua, Chile is 7,918 kilometers (4,920 miles / 4,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 13:45 in Papeete, it's 20:45 in Rancagua. 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 1,441 feet between the two airports. De La Independencia Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Rancagua (QRC) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 261° (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 De La Independencia Airport (QRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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