PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,927 km
5,547 miles
TIB
Tibu
Colombia
Distance
8,927 km
5,547 mi / 4,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TIB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tibu Airport
IATA Code PPT TIB
ICAO Code NTAA SKTB
City Papeete Tibu
Country French Polynesia Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 194 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 8.630000, -72.730000

Papeete (PPT) to Tibu (TIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tibu Airport (TIB) in Tibu, Colombia is 8,927 kilometers (5,547 miles / 4,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 03:07 in Papeete, it's 08:07 in Tibu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tibu (TIB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 250° (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 Tibu Airport (TIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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