COW
Coquimbo
Chile
7,946 km
4,938 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,946 km
4,938 mi / 4,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Santiago
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

COW PPT
Airport Name Tambillos Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code COW PPT
ICAO Code SCCQ NTAA
City Coquimbo Papeete
Country Chile French Polynesia
Timezone America/Santiago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 656 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -30.200000, -71.250000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Coquimbo (COW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,946 kilometers (4,938 miles / 4,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Chile 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 11:12 in Coquimbo, it's 04:12 in Papeete. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Coquimbo (COW) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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