PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,328 km
5,175 miles
PTX
Pitalito
Colombia
Distance
8,328 km
5,175 mi / 4,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT PTX
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Pitalito Airport
IATA Code PPT PTX
ICAO Code NTAA SKPI
City Papeete Pitalito
Country French Polynesia Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 4,212 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 1.860000, -76.090000

Papeete (PPT) to Pitalito (PTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Pitalito Airport (PTX) in Pitalito, Colombia is 8,328 kilometers (5,175 miles / 4,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 French Polynesia with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:39 in Papeete, it's 15:39 in Pitalito. 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 4,207 feet between the two airports. Pitalito Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Pitalito (PTX) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Pitalito Airport (PTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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