PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,554 km
4,694 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
7,554 km
4,694 mi / 4,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT WCA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code PPT WCA
ICAO Code NTAA SCST
City Papeete Castro
Country French Polynesia Chile
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Santiago
Elevation 5 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Papeete (PPT) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 7,554 kilometers (4,694 miles / 4,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 00:36 in Papeete, it's 07:36 in Castro. 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 Castro (WCA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 266° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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