GLJ
Garzon
Colombia
8,381 km
5,208 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,381 km
5,208 mi / 4,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Bogota
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GLJ PPT
Airport Name Garzon La Jagua Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GLJ PPT
ICAO Code SKGZ NTAA
City Garzon Papeete
Country Colombia French Polynesia
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,620 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 2.150000, -75.690000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Garzon (GLJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garzon La Jagua Airport (GLJ) in Garzon, Colombia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,381 kilometers (5,208 miles / 4,525 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 10:10 in Garzon, it's 05:10 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,615 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Garzon La Jagua Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Garzon (GLJ) follows a heading of 83° (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 Garzon La Jagua Airport (GLJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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