PKJ
Playa Grande
Guatemala
7,450 km
4,629 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,450 km
4,629 mi / 4,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Guatemala
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PKJ PPT
Airport Name Playa Grande Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PKJ PPT
ICAO Code MGPG NTAA
City Playa Grande Papeete
Country Guatemala French Polynesia
Timezone America/Guatemala Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 577 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 16.000000, -90.740000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Playa Grande (PKJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,450 kilometers (4,629 miles / 4,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Guatemala 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 10:59 in Playa Grande, it's 06:59 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 Playa Grande (PKJ) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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