KTF
Takaka Airport
New Zealand
4,422 km
2,747 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,422 km
2,747 mi / 2,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KTF PPT
Airport Name Takaka Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KTF PPT
ICAO Code NZTK NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 102 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -40.810000, 172.770000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Takaka Airport (KTF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Takaka Airport (KTF) in Takaka Airport, New Zealand to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,422 kilometers (2,747 miles / 2,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 New Zealand with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:36 in Takaka Airport, it's 13:36 in Papeete. With a 23-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 Takaka Airport (KTF) follows a heading of 226° (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 Takaka Airport (KTF) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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