PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,799 km
4,225 miles
ZCL
Zacatecas
Mexico
Distance
6,799 km
4,225 mi / 3,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT ZCL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport
IATA Code PPT ZCL
ICAO Code NTAA MMZC
City Papeete Zacatecas
Country French Polynesia Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5 ft 7,141 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 22.900000, -102.690000

Papeete (PPT) to Zacatecas (ZCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) in Zacatecas, Mexico is 6,799 kilometers (4,225 miles / 3,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Mexico. 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 18:44 in Papeete, it's 22:44 in Zacatecas. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,136 feet between the two airports. General Leobardo C. Ruiz International 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 Zacatecas (ZCL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 233° (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 General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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