PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,691 km
6,022 miles
SQY
Sao Lourenco Do Sul
Brazil
Distance
9,691 km
6,022 mi / 5,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SQY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sao Lourenco do Sul Airport
IATA Code PPT SQY
ICAO Code NTAA SSRU
City Papeete Sao Lourenco Do Sul
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -31.380000, -52.030000

Papeete (PPT) to Sao Lourenco Do Sul (SQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sao Lourenco do Sul Airport (SQY) in Sao Lourenco Do Sul, Brazil is 9,691 kilometers (6,022 miles / 5,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 21:46 in Papeete, it's 04:46 in Sao Lourenco Do Sul. 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 Lourenco Do Sul (SQY) 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 Sao Lourenco do Sul Airport (SQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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