OTU
El Rhin
Colombia
8,660 km
5,381 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,660 km
5,381 mi / 4,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Bogota
Heading
250°
west southwest

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OTU PPT
Airport Name Otu Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code OTU PPT
ICAO Code SKOT NTAA
City El Rhin Papeete
Country Colombia French Polynesia
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,060 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 7.010000, -74.720000 -17.550000, -149.610000

El Rhin (OTU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Otu Airport (OTU) in El Rhin, Colombia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,660 kilometers (5,381 miles / 4,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Colombia 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 20:19 in El Rhin, it's 15:19 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 2,055 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Otu Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to El Rhin (OTU) follows a heading of 79° (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 Otu Airport (OTU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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