PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,782 km
5,457 miles
RON
Paipa
Colombia
Distance
8,782 km
5,457 mi / 4,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT RON
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Juan Jose Rondon Airport
IATA Code PPT RON
ICAO Code NTAA SKPA
City Papeete Paipa
Country French Polynesia Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 8,205 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 5.760000, -73.110000

Papeete (PPT) to Paipa (RON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) in Paipa, Colombia is 8,782 kilometers (5,457 miles / 4,742 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 07:30 in Papeete, it's 12:30 in Paipa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,200 feet between the two airports. Juan Jose Rondon Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paipa (RON) 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 Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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