IWO
Iwo Jima Airport
Japan
8,836 km
5,490 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,836 km
5,490 mi / 4,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IWO PPT
Airport Name Iwo Jima Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code IWO PPT
ICAO Code RJAW NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 384 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 24.780000, 141.320000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) in Iwo Jima Airport, Japan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,836 kilometers (5,490 miles / 4,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Japan with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:41 in Iwo Jima Airport, it's 04:41 in Papeete. With a 19-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 Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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