PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,233 km
4,494 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
7,233 km
4,494 mi / 3,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TAP
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code PPT TAP
ICAO Code NTAA MMTP
City Papeete Tapachula
Country French Polynesia Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5 ft 97 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 14.790000, -92.370000

Papeete (PPT) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 7,233 kilometers (4,494 miles / 3,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 15:37 in Papeete, it's 19:37 in Tapachula. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tapachula (TAP) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 242° (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 Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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