Airport Comparison
| PPT | SJL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Faa'a International Airport | Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport |
| IATA Code | PPT | SJL |
| ICAO Code | NTAA | SBUA |
| City | Papeete | Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira |
| Country | French Polynesia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | America/Boa_Vista |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 251 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.550000, -149.610000 | -0.150000, -66.990000 |
Papeete (PPT) to Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira (SJL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) in Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira, Brazil is 9,220 kilometers (5,729 miles / 4,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 88°.
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 23:05 in Papeete, it's 05:05 in Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira. 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 Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira (SJL) 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 Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.