LET
Leticia
Colombia
8,773 km
5,451 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,773 km
5,451 mi / 4,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Bogota
Heading
253°
west southwest

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LET PPT
Airport Name Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LET PPT
ICAO Code SKLT NTAA
City Leticia Papeete
Country Colombia French Polynesia
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 277 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -4.190000, -69.940000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Leticia (LET) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport (LET) in Leticia, Colombia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,773 kilometers (5,451 miles / 4,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 07:32 in Leticia, it's 02:32 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 Leticia (LET) follows a heading of 91° (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 Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport (LET) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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