PAZ
Poza Rica
Mexico
7,094 km
4,408 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,094 km
4,408 mi / 3,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PAZ PPT
Airport Name El Tajin National Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PAZ PPT
ICAO Code MMPA NTAA
City Poza Rica Papeete
Country Mexico French Polynesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 497 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 20.600000, -97.460000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Poza Rica (PAZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) in Poza Rica, Mexico to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,094 kilometers (4,408 miles / 3,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Mexico with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:02 in Poza Rica, it's 19:02 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Poza Rica (PAZ) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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