PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,507 km
6,529 miles
SSZ
Guaruja
Brazil
Distance
10,507 km
6,529 mi / 5,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SSZ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Base Aerea de Santos Airport
IATA Code PPT SSZ
ICAO Code NTAA SBST
City Papeete Guaruja
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -23.930000, -46.300000

Papeete (PPT) to Guaruja (SSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Base Aerea de Santos Airport (SSZ) in Guaruja, Brazil is 10,507 kilometers (6,529 miles / 5,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 04:41 in Papeete, it's 11:41 in Guaruja. 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 Guaruja (SSZ) 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 Base Aerea de Santos Airport (SSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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