PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,492 km
6,519 miles
SAO
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
10,492 km
6,519 mi / 5,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SAO
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Campo de Marte Airport
IATA Code PPT SAO
ICAO Code NTAA SBMT
City Papeete Sao Paulo
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5 ft 2,368 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -23.510000, -46.640000

Papeete (PPT) to Sao Paulo (SAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 10,492 kilometers (6,519 miles / 5,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 17:15 in Papeete, it's 00:15 in Sao Paulo. 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 2,363 feet between the two airports. Campo de Marte Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 249° (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 Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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