DRW
Darwin
Australia
8,501 km
5,282 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,501 km
5,282 mi / 4,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DRW PPT
Airport Name Darwin International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code DRW PPT
ICAO Code YPDN NTAA
City Darwin Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 103 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -12.410000, 130.880000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Darwin (DRW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,501 kilometers (5,282 miles / 4,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Australia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:28 in Darwin, it's 14:58 in Papeete. With a 19.5-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 Darwin (DRW) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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