LQM
Puerto Leguizamo
Colombia
8,396 km
5,217 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,396 km
5,217 mi / 4,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Bogota
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LQM PPT
Airport Name Caucaya Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LQM PPT
ICAO Code SKLG NTAA
City Puerto Leguizamo Papeete
Country Colombia French Polynesia
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 573 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -0.180000, -74.770000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caucaya Airport (LQM) in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,396 kilometers (5,217 miles / 4,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 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 15:44 in Puerto Leguizamo, it's 10:44 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 Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) 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 Caucaya Airport (LQM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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