COU
Columbia
United States
8,651 km
5,376 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,651 km
5,376 mi / 4,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

COU PPT
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code COU PPT
ICAO Code KCOU NTAA
City Columbia Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 889 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Columbia (COU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,651 kilometers (5,376 miles / 4,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 14:41 in Columbia, it's 10:41 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 42° (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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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