Airport Comparison
| PPT | TUC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Faa'a International Airport | Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport |
| IATA Code | PPT | TUC |
| ICAO Code | NTAA | SANT |
| City | Papeete | San Miguel de Tucuman |
| Country | French Polynesia | Argentina |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | America/Argentina/Tucuman |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 1,493 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.550000, -149.610000 | -26.840000, -65.100000 |
Papeete (PPT) to San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina is 8,610 kilometers (5,350 miles / 4,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with Argentina. 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 07:09 in Papeete, it's 14:09 in San Miguel de Tucuman. 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 1,488 feet between the two airports. Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.
The return flight from San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 256° (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 Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.