PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,959 km
4,945 miles
UCZ
Uchiza
Peru
Distance
7,959 km
4,945 mi / 4,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT UCZ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Uchiza Airport
IATA Code PPT UCZ
ICAO Code NTAA SPIZ
City Papeete Uchiza
Country French Polynesia Peru
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Lima
Elevation 5 ft 1,965 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -8.470000, -76.350000

Papeete (PPT) to Uchiza (UCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Uchiza Airport (UCZ) in Uchiza, Peru is 7,959 kilometers (4,945 miles / 4,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Peru. 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 15:01 in Papeete, it's 20:01 in Uchiza. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,960 feet between the two airports. Uchiza Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Uchiza (UCZ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 254° (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 Uchiza Airport (UCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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