PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,439 km
4,001 miles
PVR
Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
Distance
6,439 km
4,001 mi / 3,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT PVR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport
IATA Code PPT PVR
ICAO Code NTAA MMPR
City Papeete Puerto Vallarta
Country French Polynesia Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 20.680000, -105.250000

Papeete (PPT) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is 6,439 kilometers (4,001 miles / 3,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:16 in Papeete, it's 19:16 in Puerto Vallarta. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 232° (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 Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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