GBL
South Goulburn Is Airport
Australia
8,261 km
5,133 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,261 km
5,133 mi / 4,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GBL PPT
Airport Name South Goulburn Is Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GBL PPT
ICAO Code YGBI NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 19 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -11.650000, 133.380000 -17.550000, -149.610000

South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) in South Goulburn Is Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,261 kilometers (5,133 miles / 4,460 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 15:20 in South Goulburn Is Airport, it's 19:50 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 South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) follows a heading of 262° (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 South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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