Airport Comparison
| PPT | VAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Faa'a International Airport | Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport |
| IATA Code | PPT | VAH |
| ICAO Code | NTAA | SLVG |
| City | Papeete | Vallegrande |
| Country | French Polynesia | Bolivia |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | America/La_Paz |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 6,551 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.550000, -149.610000 | -18.480000, -64.100000 |
Papeete (PPT) to Vallegrande (VAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) in Vallegrande, Bolivia is 8,943 kilometers (5,557 miles / 4,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.
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 Bolivia. 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 15:46 in Papeete, it's 21:46 in Vallegrande. With a 6-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 6,546 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Vallegrande (VAH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 255° (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 Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.