The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) in Sao Lourenco, Brazil is 10,702 kilometers (6,650 miles / 5,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 16:35 in Papeete, it's 23:35 in Sao Lourenco. 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 2,866 feet between the two airports. Sao Lourenco Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Lourenco (SSO) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 248° (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 Airport (SSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.