PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,559 km
4,076 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
6,559 km
4,076 mi / 3,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT ZIH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code PPT ZIH
ICAO Code NTAA MMZH
City Papeete Ixtapa
Country French Polynesia Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 17.600000, -101.460000

Papeete (PPT) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 6,559 kilometers (4,076 miles / 3,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 06:33 in Papeete, it's 10:33 in Ixtapa. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 236° (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 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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