AUC
Arauca
Colombia
9,077 km
5,640 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,077 km
5,640 mi / 4,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Bogota
Heading
251°
west southwest

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AUC PPT
Airport Name Santiago Perez Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AUC PPT
ICAO Code SKUC NTAA
City Arauca Papeete
Country Colombia French Polynesia
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 420 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 7.070000, -70.740000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Arauca (AUC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santiago Perez Airport (AUC) in Arauca, Colombia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,077 kilometers (5,640 miles / 4,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 10:51 in Arauca, it's 05:51 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Arauca (AUC) follows a heading of 80° (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 Santiago Perez Airport (AUC) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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