NLU
Reyes Acozac
Mexico
6,907 km
4,292 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,907 km
4,292 mi / 3,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
236°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NLU PPT
Airport Name Santa Lucia Air Force Base Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NLU PPT
ICAO Code MMSM NTAA
City Reyes Acozac Papeete
Country Mexico French Polynesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 19.760000, -99.020000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Reyes Acozac (NLU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) in Reyes Acozac, Mexico to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,907 kilometers (4,292 miles / 3,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 16:41 in Reyes Acozac, it's 12:41 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 Reyes Acozac (NLU) follows a heading of 55° (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 Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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