BLB
Panama City
Panama
8,231 km
5,114 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,231 km
5,114 mi / 4,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Panama
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BLB PPT
Airport Name Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BLB PPT
ICAO Code MPPA NTAA
City Panama City Papeete
Country Panama French Polynesia
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 52 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 8.910000, -79.600000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Panama City (BLB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,231 kilometers (5,114 miles / 4,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Panama with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:56 in Panama City, it's 04:56 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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