PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,850 km
4,257 miles
PXM
Puerto Escondido
Mexico
Distance
6,850 km
4,257 mi / 3,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT PXM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Puerto Escondido International Airport
IATA Code PPT PXM
ICAO Code NTAA MMPS
City Papeete Puerto Escondido
Country French Polynesia Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5 ft 294 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 15.880000, -97.090000

Papeete (PPT) to Puerto Escondido (PXM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) in Puerto Escondido, Mexico is 6,850 kilometers (4,257 miles / 3,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:55 in Papeete, it's 04:55 in Puerto Escondido. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Puerto Escondido (PXM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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