PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,545 km
4,688 miles
RUY
Ruinas de Copan
Honduras
Distance
7,545 km
4,688 mi / 4,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RUY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Copan Ruinas Airport
IATA Code PPT RUY
ICAO Code NTAA MHRU
City Papeete Ruinas de Copan
Country French Polynesia Honduras
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 5 ft 1,990 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 14.840000, -89.140000

Papeete (PPT) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras is 7,545 kilometers (4,688 miles / 4,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Honduras. 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 01:08 in Papeete, it's 05:08 in Ruinas de Copan. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,985 feet between the two airports. Copan Ruinas Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 244° (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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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