PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,791 km
4,841 miles
XQP
Quepos
Costa Rica
Distance
7,791 km
4,841 mi / 4,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT XQP
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Quepos Managua Airport
IATA Code PPT XQP
ICAO Code NTAA MRQP
City Papeete Quepos
Country French Polynesia Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 9.440000, -84.130000

Papeete (PPT) to Quepos (XQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) in Quepos, Costa Rica is 7,791 kilometers (4,841 miles / 4,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 21:59 in Papeete, it's 01:59 in Quepos. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Quepos (XQP) 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 Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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