The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 9,066 kilometers (5,633 miles / 4,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 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 11:23 in Papeete, it's 17:23 in Santa Cruz. 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 1,219 feet between the two airports. Viru Viru International Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (VVI) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 254° (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 Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.