PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,793 km
5,464 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
8,793 km
5,464 mi / 4,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT TAU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code PPT TAU
ICAO Code NTAA SKTA
City Papeete Tauramena
Country French Polynesia Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 5.010000, -72.740000

Papeete (PPT) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 8,793 kilometers (5,464 miles / 4,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 04:53 in Papeete, it's 09:53 in Tauramena. 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 1,457 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) 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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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