CTD
Chitre
Panama
8,111 km
5,040 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,111 km
5,040 mi / 4,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Panama
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTD PPT
Airport Name Alonso Valderrama Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CTD PPT
ICAO Code MPCE NTAA
City Chitre Papeete
Country Panama French Polynesia
Timezone America/Panama Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 33 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 7.990000, -80.410000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Chitre (CTD) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) in Chitre, Panama to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,111 kilometers (5,040 miles / 4,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 03:25 in Chitre, it's 22:25 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 Chitre (CTD) follows a heading of 76° (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 Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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