PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,014 km
6,222 miles
VQS
Isla De Vieques
United States
Distance
10,014 km
6,222 mi / 5,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VQS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport
IATA Code PPT VQS
ICAO Code NTAA TJVQ
City Papeete Isla De Vieques
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 5 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 18.130000, -65.490000

Papeete (PPT) to Isla De Vieques (VQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS) in Isla De Vieques, United States is 10,014 kilometers (6,222 miles / 5,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:13 in Papeete, it's 15:13 in Isla De Vieques. 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.

The return flight from Isla De Vieques (VQS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 252° (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 Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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