PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
6,312 km
3,922 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,312 km
3,922 mi / 3,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
227°
southwest

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PCO PPT
Airport Name Punta Colorada Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PCO PPT
ICAO Code MMPL NTAA
City La Ribera Papeete
Country Mexico French Polynesia
Timezone America/Mazatlan Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 55 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 23.580000, -109.540000 -17.550000, -149.610000

La Ribera (PCO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,312 kilometers (3,922 miles / 3,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 14:05 in La Ribera, it's 11:05 in Papeete. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to La Ribera (PCO) follows a heading of 45° (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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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