PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
5,955 km
3,701 miles
PQQ
Port Macquarie
Australia
Distance
5,955 km
3,701 mi / 3,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT PQQ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Port Macquarie Airport
IATA Code PPT PQQ
ICAO Code NTAA YPMQ
City Papeete Port Macquarie
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -31.440000, 152.860000

Papeete (PPT) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) in Port Macquarie, Australia is 5,955 kilometers (3,701 miles / 3,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:21 in Papeete, it's 20:21 in Port Macquarie. With a 21-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 Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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