PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,868 km
4,889 miles
USH
Ushuahia
Argentina
Distance
7,868 km
4,889 mi / 4,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT USH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Malvinas Argentinas Airport
IATA Code PPT USH
ICAO Code NTAA SAWH
City Papeete Ushuahia
Country French Polynesia Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation 5 ft 102 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -54.840000, -68.300000

Papeete (PPT) to Ushuahia (USH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Malvinas Argentinas Airport (USH) in Ushuahia, Argentina is 7,868 kilometers (4,889 miles / 4,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 10:48 in Papeete, it's 17:48 in Ushuahia. 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 Ushuahia (USH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Malvinas Argentinas Airport (USH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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