PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,323 km
5,172 miles
TCQ
Tacna
Peru
Distance
8,323 km
5,172 mi / 4,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TCQ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport
IATA Code PPT TCQ
ICAO Code NTAA SPTN
City Papeete Tacna
Country French Polynesia Peru
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Lima
Elevation 5 ft 1,538 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -18.050000, -70.280000

Papeete (PPT) to Tacna (TCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) in Tacna, Peru is 8,323 kilometers (5,172 miles / 4,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Peru. 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 21:57 in Papeete, it's 02:57 in Tacna. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,533 feet between the two airports. Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Tacna (TCQ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 256° (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 Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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