PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,163 km
4,451 miles
TAM
Tampico
Mexico
Distance
7,163 km
4,451 mi / 3,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TAM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport
IATA Code PPT TAM
ICAO Code NTAA MMTM
City Papeete Tampico
Country French Polynesia Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 22.300000, -97.870000

Papeete (PPT) to Tampico (TAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) in Tampico, Mexico is 7,163 kilometers (4,451 miles / 3,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 15:36 in Papeete, it's 19:36 in Tampico. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tampico (TAM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 236° (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 General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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