PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,265 km
4,514 miles
TGZ
Tuxtla Gutierrez
Mexico
Distance
7,265 km
4,514 mi / 3,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TGZ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Angel Albino Corzo International Airport
IATA Code PPT TGZ
ICAO Code NTAA MMTG
City Papeete Tuxtla Gutierrez
Country French Polynesia Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5 ft 1,499 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 16.560000, -93.020000

Papeete (PPT) to Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ) in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico is 7,265 kilometers (4,514 miles / 3,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 14:54 in Papeete, it's 18:54 in Tuxtla Gutierrez. 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 1,494 feet between the two airports. Angel Albino Corzo International Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 241° (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 Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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