ELB
El Banco
Colombia
8,815 km
5,477 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,815 km
5,477 mi / 4,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Bogota
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ELB PPT
Airport Name Las Flores Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ELB PPT
ICAO Code SKBC NTAA
City El Banco Papeete
Country Colombia French Polynesia
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 111 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 9.050000, -73.970000 -17.550000, -149.610000

El Banco (ELB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Las Flores Airport (ELB) in El Banco, Colombia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,815 kilometers (5,477 miles / 4,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Colombia 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 06:35 in El Banco, it's 01:35 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 El Banco (ELB) follows a heading of 77° (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 Las Flores Airport (ELB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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