COF
Cocoa Beach
United States
8,993 km
5,588 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,993 km
5,588 mi / 4,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

COF PPT
Airport Name Patrick Space Force Base Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code COF PPT
ICAO Code KCOF NTAA
City Cocoa Beach Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 8 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, -80.600000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Cocoa Beach (COF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Patrick Space Force Base Airport (COF) in Cocoa Beach, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,993 kilometers (5,588 miles / 4,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 United States 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 12:53 in Cocoa Beach, it's 07:53 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 Cocoa Beach (COF) follows a heading of 56° (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 Patrick Space Force Base Airport (COF) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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