PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,861 km
6,127 miles
RBB
Borba
Brazil
Distance
9,861 km
6,127 mi / 5,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT RBB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Borba Airport
IATA Code PPT RBB
ICAO Code NTAA SWBR
City Papeete Borba
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 5 ft 293 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -4.410000, -59.600000

Papeete (PPT) to Borba (RBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Borba Airport (RBB) in Borba, Brazil is 9,861 kilometers (6,127 miles / 5,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 00:58 in Papeete, it's 06:58 in Borba. With a 6-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 Borba (RBB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 252° (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 Borba Airport (RBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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