PMZ
Palmar Sur
Costa Rica
7,837 km
4,870 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,837 km
4,870 mi / 4,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PMZ PPT
Airport Name Palmar Sur Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PMZ PPT
ICAO Code MRPM NTAA
City Palmar Sur Papeete
Country Costa Rica French Polynesia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 49 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 8.950000, -83.470000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Palmar Sur (PMZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,837 kilometers (4,870 miles / 4,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Costa Rica 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 20:03 in Palmar Sur, it's 16:03 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 Palmar Sur (PMZ) follows a heading of 73° (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 Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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