PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,047 km
5,000 miles
TCO
Tumaco
Colombia
Distance
8,047 km
5,000 mi / 4,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT TCO
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport La Florida Airport
IATA Code PPT TCO
ICAO Code NTAA SKCO
City Papeete Tumaco
Country French Polynesia Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 1.810000, -78.750000

Papeete (PPT) to Tumaco (TCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to La Florida Airport (TCO) in Tumaco, Colombia is 8,047 kilometers (5,000 miles / 4,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 19:40 in Papeete, it's 00:40 in Tumaco. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tumaco (TCO) 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 La Florida Airport (TCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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