PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,523 km
4,053 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
6,523 km
4,053 mi / 3,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
50°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

PPT TPQ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code PPT TPQ
ICAO Code NTAA MMEP
City Papeete Tepic
Country French Polynesia Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Mazatlan
Elevation 5 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 21.420000, -104.840000

Papeete (PPT) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 6,523 kilometers (4,053 miles / 3,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 12:42 in Papeete, it's 15:42 in Tepic. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,015 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 232° (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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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