AQB
Santa Cruz del Quiche
Guatemala
7,360 km
4,574 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,360 km
4,574 mi / 3,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Guatemala
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AQB PPT
Airport Name Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AQB PPT
ICAO Code MGQC NTAA
City Santa Cruz del Quiche Papeete
Country Guatemala French Polynesia
Timezone America/Guatemala Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 6,631 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 15.010000, -91.150000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) in Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,360 kilometers (4,574 miles / 3,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:10 in Santa Cruz del Quiche, it's 23:10 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,626 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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