PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,942 km
5,556 miles
VUP
Valledupar
Colombia
Distance
8,942 km
5,556 mi / 4,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VUP
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport
IATA Code PPT VUP
ICAO Code NTAA SKVP
City Papeete Valledupar
Country French Polynesia Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 483 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 10.440000, -73.250000

Papeete (PPT) to Valledupar (VUP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport (VUP) in Valledupar, Colombia is 8,942 kilometers (5,556 miles / 4,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 05:10 in Papeete, it's 10:10 in Valledupar. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Valledupar (VUP) 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 Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo Airport (VUP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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