FRB
Forbes
Australia
6,417 km
3,988 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,417 km
3,988 mi / 3,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

FRB PPT
Airport Name Forbes Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code FRB PPT
ICAO Code YFBS NTAA
City Forbes Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 760 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -33.360000, 147.940000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Forbes (FRB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forbes Airport (FRB) in Forbes, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,417 kilometers (3,988 miles / 3,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 15:39 in Forbes, it's 18:39 in Papeete. With a 21-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 Forbes (FRB) follows a heading of 241° (west 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 Forbes Airport (FRB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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