PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,703 km
4,786 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
7,703 km
4,786 mi / 4,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT WAP
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code PPT WAP
ICAO Code NTAA SCAP
City Papeete Alto Palena
Country French Polynesia Chile
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Santiago
Elevation 5 ft 794 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Papeete (PPT) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 7,703 kilometers (4,786 miles / 4,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Chile. 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 00:44 in Papeete, it's 07:44 in Alto Palena. With a 7-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 Alto Palena (WAP) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 265° (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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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