PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,242 km
5,121 miles
VGZ
Villagarzon
Colombia
Distance
8,242 km
5,121 mi / 4,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT VGZ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Villagarzon Airport
IATA Code PPT VGZ
ICAO Code NTAA SKVG
City Papeete Villagarzon
Country French Polynesia Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 1,240 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 0.980000, -76.610000

Papeete (PPT) to Villagarzon (VGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Villagarzon Airport (VGZ) in Villagarzon, Colombia is 8,242 kilometers (5,121 miles / 4,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 08:23 in Papeete, it's 13:23 in Villagarzon. 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 1,235 feet between the two airports. Villagarzon Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

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

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