NIS
Simberi Island
Papua New Guinea
6,574 km
4,085 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,574 km
4,085 mi / 3,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NIS PPT
Airport Name Simberi Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NIS PPT
ICAO Code AYSE NTAA
City Simberi Island Papeete
Country Papua New Guinea French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 10 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -2.660000, 152.000000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Simberi Island (NIS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,574 kilometers (4,085 miles / 3,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:03 in Simberi Island, it's 05:03 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 Simberi Island (NIS) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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