PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,552 km
4,693 miles
TEX
Telluride
United States
Distance
7,552 km
4,693 mi / 4,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TEX
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Telluride Regional Airport
IATA Code PPT TEX
ICAO Code NTAA KTEX
City Papeete Telluride
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Denver
Elevation 5 ft 9,070 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 37.950000, -107.910000

Papeete (PPT) to Telluride (TEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) in Telluride, United States is 7,552 kilometers (4,693 miles / 4,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 United States. 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 03:52 in Papeete, it's 06:52 in Telluride. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,065 feet between the two airports. Telluride Regional 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 Telluride (TEX) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 223° (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 Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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