CUN
Cancun
Mexico
8,070 km
5,014 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,070 km
5,014 mi / 4,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Cancun
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN PPT
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CUN PPT
ICAO Code MMUN NTAA
City Cancun Papeete
Country Mexico French Polynesia
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 22 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Cancun (CUN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,070 kilometers (5,014 miles / 4,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Mexico 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 22:47 in Cancun, it's 17:47 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 Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 60° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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