CHT
Waitangi
New Zealand
3,853 km
2,394 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
3,853 km
2,394 mi / 2,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23.75h
Pacific/Chatham
Heading
49°
northeast

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CHT PPT
Airport Name Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CHT PPT
ICAO Code NZCI NTAA
City Waitangi Papeete
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Chatham Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 43 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -43.810000, -176.460000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Waitangi (CHT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 3,853 kilometers (2,394 miles / 2,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:25 in Waitangi, it's 23:40 in Papeete. With a 23.75-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 Waitangi (CHT) follows a heading of 215° (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 Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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