JCK
Julia Creek Airport
Australia
7,169 km
4,455 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,169 km
4,455 mi / 3,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

JCK PPT
Airport Name Julia Creek Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code JCK PPT
ICAO Code YJLC NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 404 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -20.670000, 141.720000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Julia Creek Airport (JCK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Julia Creek Airport (JCK) in Julia Creek Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,169 kilometers (4,455 miles / 3,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 04:01 in Julia Creek Airport, it's 08:01 in Papeete. With a 20-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 Julia Creek Airport (JCK) follows a heading of 255° (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 Julia Creek Airport (JCK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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