GXQ
Coyhaique
Chile
7,663 km
4,761 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,663 km
4,761 mi / 4,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Santiago
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

GXQ PPT
Airport Name Teniente Vidal Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GXQ PPT
ICAO Code SCCY NTAA
City Coyhaique Papeete
Country Chile French Polynesia
Timezone America/Santiago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,020 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -45.590000, -72.110000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Coyhaique (GXQ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Teniente Vidal Airport (GXQ) in Coyhaique, Chile to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,663 kilometers (4,761 miles / 4,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 14:31 in Coyhaique, it's 07:31 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,015 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Teniente Vidal Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Coyhaique (GXQ) follows a heading of 133° (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 Teniente Vidal Airport (GXQ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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