CHX
Changuinola
Panama
7,955 km
4,943 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,955 km
4,943 mi / 4,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Panama
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CHX PPT
Airport Name Cap Manuel Nino International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CHX PPT
ICAO Code MPCH NTAA
City Changuinola Papeete
Country Panama French Polynesia
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 19 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 9.460000, -82.520000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Changuinola (CHX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cap Manuel Nino International Airport (CHX) in Changuinola, Panama to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,955 kilometers (4,943 miles / 4,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Panama 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 11:47 in Changuinola, it's 06:47 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 Changuinola (CHX) follows a heading of 73° (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 Cap Manuel Nino International Airport (CHX) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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