PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,327 km
5,795 miles
TAW
Tacuarembo
Uruguay
Distance
9,327 km
5,795 mi / 5,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TAW
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tacuarembo Airport
IATA Code PPT TAW
ICAO Code NTAA SUTB
City Papeete Tacuarembo
Country French Polynesia Uruguay
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Montevideo
Elevation 5 ft 440 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -31.750000, -55.930000

Papeete (PPT) to Tacuarembo (TAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tacuarembo Airport (TAW) in Tacuarembo, Uruguay is 9,327 kilometers (5,795 miles / 5,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Uruguay. 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 16:05 in Papeete, it's 23:05 in Tacuarembo. 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 Tacuarembo (TAW) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 253° (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 Tacuarembo Airport (TAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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