PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,931 km
5,549 miles
VLM
Villamontes
Bolivia
Distance
8,931 km
5,549 mi / 4,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VLM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport
IATA Code PPT VLM
ICAO Code NTAA SLVM
City Papeete Villamontes
Country French Polynesia Bolivia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/La_Paz
Elevation 5 ft 1,305 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -21.260000, -63.410000

Papeete (PPT) to Villamontes (VLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport (VLM) in Villamontes, Bolivia is 8,931 kilometers (5,549 miles / 4,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 14:05 in Papeete, it's 20:05 in Villamontes. 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 1,300 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Villamontes (VLM) 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 Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport (VLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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