LTX
Latacunga
Ecuador
7,964 km
4,948 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,964 km
4,948 mi / 4,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LTX PPT
Airport Name Cotopaxi International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LTX PPT
ICAO Code SELT NTAA
City Latacunga Papeete
Country Ecuador French Polynesia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 9,205 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -0.910000, -78.620000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Latacunga (LTX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) in Latacunga, Ecuador to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,964 kilometers (4,948 miles / 4,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:46 in Latacunga, it's 23:46 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,200 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Cotopaxi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Latacunga (LTX) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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