PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,176 km
5,702 miles
VLV
Valera
Venezuela
Distance
9,176 km
5,702 mi / 4,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VLV
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno Airport
IATA Code PPT VLV
ICAO Code NTAA SVVL
City Papeete Valera
Country French Polynesia Venezuela
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Caracas
Elevation 5 ft 2,060 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 9.340000, -70.580000

Papeete (PPT) to Valera (VLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno Airport (VLV) in Valera, Venezuela is 9,176 kilometers (5,702 miles / 4,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Venezuela. 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 19:15 in Papeete, it's 01:15 in Valera. 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 2,055 feet between the two airports. Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Valera (VLV) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 251° (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 Dr. Antonio Nicolas Briceno Airport (VLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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