PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,648 km
5,373 miles
PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
Distance
8,648 km
5,373 mi / 4,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT PYA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Velasquez Airport
IATA Code PPT PYA
ICAO Code NTAA SKVL
City Papeete Velasquez
Country French Polynesia Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 566 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 5.940000, -74.460000

Papeete (PPT) to Velasquez (PYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia is 8,648 kilometers (5,373 miles / 4,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in Papeete, it's 09:19 in Velasquez. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Velasquez (PYA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 251° (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 Velasquez Airport (PYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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