GYL
Argyle Airport
Australia
8,631 km
5,363 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,631 km
5,363 mi / 4,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Perth
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GYL PPT
Airport Name Argyle Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GYL PPT
ICAO Code YARG NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Perth Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 522 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -16.640000, 128.450000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Argyle Airport (GYL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Argyle Airport (GYL) in Argyle Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,631 kilometers (5,363 miles / 4,660 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 15:41 in Argyle Airport, it's 21:41 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 Argyle Airport (GYL) 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 Argyle Airport (GYL) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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