API
Apiay
Colombia
8,674 km
5,390 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,674 km
5,390 mi / 4,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Bogota
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

API PPT
Airport Name Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code API PPT
ICAO Code SKAP NTAA
City Apiay Papeete
Country Colombia French Polynesia
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,207 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.080000, -73.560000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Apiay (API) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,674 kilometers (5,390 miles / 4,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Colombia with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:55 in Apiay, it's 14:55 in Papeete. 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 1,202 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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