AUA
Oranjestad
AW
9,351 km
5,810 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,351 km
5,810 mi / 5,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Aruba
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AUA PPT
Airport Name Queen Beatrix International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AUA PPT
ICAO Code TNCA NTAA
City Oranjestad Papeete
Country AW French Polynesia
Timezone America/Aruba Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 60 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 12.500000, -70.020000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Oranjestad (AUA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Oranjestad, AW to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,351 kilometers (5,810 miles / 5,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting AW with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:08 in Oranjestad, it's 21:08 in Papeete. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Oranjestad (AUA) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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