PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,765 km
4,825 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
7,765 km
4,825 mi / 4,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT UPL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code PPT UPL
ICAO Code NTAA MRUP
City Papeete Upala
Country French Polynesia Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 10.890000, -85.020000

Papeete (PPT) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 7,765 kilometers (4,825 miles / 4,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 02:15 in Papeete, it's 06:15 in Upala. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Upala (UPL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 247° (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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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