GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
7,854 km
4,880 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,854 km
4,880 mi / 4,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GLF PPT
Airport Name Golfito Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GLF PPT
ICAO Code MRGF NTAA
City Golfito Papeete
Country Costa Rica French Polynesia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 49 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 8.650000, -83.180000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Golfito (GLF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,854 kilometers (4,880 miles / 4,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Costa Rica 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 20:34 in Golfito, it's 16:34 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Golfito (GLF) follows a heading of 74° (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 Golfito Airport (GLF) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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