PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,911 km
4,915 miles
WPU
Puerto Williams
Chile
Distance
7,911 km
4,915 mi / 4,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT WPU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport
IATA Code PPT WPU
ICAO Code NTAA SCGZ
City Papeete Puerto Williams
Country French Polynesia Chile
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Santiago
Elevation 5 ft 88 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -54.930000, -67.630000

Papeete (PPT) to Puerto Williams (WPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) in Puerto Williams, Chile is 7,911 kilometers (4,915 miles / 4,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 15:21 in Papeete, it's 22:21 in Puerto Williams. 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 Puerto Williams (WPU) 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 Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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