PLP
La Palma
Panama
8,361 km
5,195 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,361 km
5,195 mi / 4,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Panama
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PLP PPT
Airport Name Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PLP PPT
ICAO Code MPLP NTAA
City La Palma Papeete
Country Panama French Polynesia
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 30 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 8.410000, -78.140000 -17.550000, -149.610000

La Palma (PLP) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,361 kilometers (5,195 miles / 4,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Panama 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 05:59 in La Palma, it's 00:59 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to La Palma (PLP) follows a heading of 76° (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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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