Airport Comparison
| PPT | SLZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Faa'a International Airport | Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport |
| IATA Code | PPT | SLZ |
| ICAO Code | NTAA | SBSL |
| City | Papeete | Sao Luis |
| Country | French Polynesia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | America/Fortaleza |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 178 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.550000, -149.610000 | -2.590000, -44.230000 |
Papeete (PPT) to Sao Luis (SLZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) in Sao Luis, Brazil is 11,545 kilometers (7,174 miles / 6,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 97°.
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 22:14 in Papeete, it's 05:14 in Sao Luis. 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 Sao Luis (SLZ) 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 Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.