PEI
Pereira
Colombia
8,472 km
5,264 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,472 km
5,264 mi / 4,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Bogota
Heading
251°
west southwest

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PEI PPT
Airport Name Matecana International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PEI PPT
ICAO Code SKPE NTAA
City Pereira Papeete
Country Colombia French Polynesia
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,416 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.810000, -75.740000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Pereira (PEI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matecana International Airport (PEI) in Pereira, Colombia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,472 kilometers (5,264 miles / 4,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 07:37 in Pereira, it's 02:37 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 4,411 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Matecana International Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Pereira (PEI) follows a heading of 80° (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 Matecana International Airport (PEI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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