GIR
Girardot
Colombia
8,551 km
5,313 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,551 km
5,313 mi / 4,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Bogota
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GIR PPT
Airport Name Santiago Vila Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GIR PPT
ICAO Code SKGI NTAA
City Girardot Papeete
Country Colombia French Polynesia
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 900 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.280000, -74.800000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Girardot (GIR) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santiago Vila Airport (GIR) in Girardot, Colombia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,551 kilometers (5,313 miles / 4,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 16:22 in Girardot, it's 11:22 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 Girardot (GIR) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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