Airport Comparison
| POS | PPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Piarco International Airport | Faa'a International Airport |
| IATA Code | POS | PPT |
| ICAO Code | TTPP | NTAA |
| City | Port of Spain | Papeete |
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | America/Port_of_Spain | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Elevation | 58 ft | 5 ft |
| Coordinates | 10.600000, -61.340000 | -17.550000, -149.610000 |
Port of Spain (POS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Piarco International Airport (POS) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,181 kilometers (6,326 miles / 5,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Trinidad and Tobago 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 16:01 in Port of Spain, it's 10:01 in Papeete. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Port of Spain (POS) follows a heading of 79° (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 Piarco International Airport (POS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.