PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,704 km
5,408 miles
QCO
Colon
Cuba
Distance
8,704 km
5,408 mi / 4,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT QCO
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Colon Airport
IATA Code PPT QCO
ICAO Code NTAA MUCO
City Papeete Colon
Country French Polynesia Cuba
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Havana
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 22.710000, -80.920000

Papeete (PPT) to Colon (QCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba is 8,704 kilometers (5,408 miles / 4,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Cuba. 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 10:24 in Papeete, it's 15:24 in Colon. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colon (QCO) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 245° (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 Colon Airport (QCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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