Airport Comparison
| PPT | VAG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Faa'a International Airport | Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport |
| IATA Code | PPT | VAG |
| ICAO Code | NTAA | SBVG |
| City | Papeete | Varginha |
| Country | French Polynesia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 3,025 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.550000, -149.610000 | -21.590000, -45.470000 |
Papeete (PPT) to Varginha (VAG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport (VAG) in Varginha, Brazil is 10,682 kilometers (6,637 miles / 5,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.
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 12:16 in Papeete, it's 19:16 in Varginha. 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 3,020 feet between the two airports. Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.
The return flight from Varginha (VAG) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 248° (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 Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport (VAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.