GYE
Guayaquil
Ecuador
7,788 km
4,839 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,788 km
4,839 mi / 4,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GYE PPT
Airport Name Simon Bolivar International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GYE PPT
ICAO Code SEGU NTAA
City Guayaquil Papeete
Country Ecuador French Polynesia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 19 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -2.160000, -79.880000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Guayaquil (GYE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil, Ecuador to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,788 kilometers (4,839 miles / 4,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Ecuador 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 12:13 in Guayaquil, it's 07:13 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 Guayaquil (GYE) follows a heading of 86° (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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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