PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,146 km
8,790 miles
VXE
Sao Pedro
Cape Verde
Distance
14,146 km
8,790 mi / 7,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT VXE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sao Pedro Airport
IATA Code PPT VXE
ICAO Code NTAA GVSV
City Papeete Sao Pedro
Country French Polynesia Cape Verde
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 5 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 16.830000, -25.060000

Papeete (PPT) to Sao Pedro (VXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sao Pedro Airport (VXE) in Sao Pedro, Cape Verde is 14,146 kilometers (8,790 miles / 7,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Cape Verde. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:44 in Papeete, it's 16:44 in Sao Pedro. With a 9-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 Sao Pedro (VXE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Sao Pedro Airport (VXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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