NLF
Darnley Island
Australia
7,223 km
4,488 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,223 km
4,488 mi / 3,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NLF PPT
Airport Name Darnley Island Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NLF PPT
ICAO Code YDNI NTAA
City Darnley Island Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -9.580000, 143.770000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Darnley Island (NLF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Darnley Island Airport (NLF) in Darnley Island, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,223 kilometers (4,488 miles / 3,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 12:01 in Darnley Island, it's 16:01 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 Darnley Island (NLF) follows a heading of 267° (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 Darnley Island Airport (NLF) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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