PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,393 km
5,215 miles
ULQ
Tulua
Colombia
Distance
8,393 km
5,215 mi / 4,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT ULQ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Farfan Airport
IATA Code PPT ULQ
ICAO Code NTAA SKUL
City Papeete Tulua
Country French Polynesia Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 3,132 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 4.090000, -76.240000

Papeete (PPT) to Tulua (ULQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Farfan Airport (ULQ) in Tulua, Colombia is 8,393 kilometers (5,215 miles / 4,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 12:03 in Papeete, it's 17:03 in Tulua. 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 3,127 feet between the two airports. Farfan Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Tulua (ULQ) 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 Farfan Airport (ULQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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