GBV
Gibb River Airport
Australia
8,844 km
5,495 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,844 km
5,495 mi / 4,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Perth
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GBV PPT
Airport Name Gibb River Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GBV PPT
ICAO Code YGIB NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Perth Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 509 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -16.420000, 126.440000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Gibb River Airport (GBV) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibb River Airport (GBV) in Gibb River Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,844 kilometers (5,495 miles / 4,775 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 15:11 in Gibb River Airport, it's 21:11 in Papeete. With a 18-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 Gibb River Airport (GBV) follows a heading of 256° (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 Gibb River Airport (GBV) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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