The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Solomon Airport (SLJ) in Karijini National Park, Australia is 9,537 kilometers (5,926 miles / 5,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 02:16 in Papeete, it's 20:16 in Karijini National Park. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,016 feet between the two airports. Solomon Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Karijini National Park (SLJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). 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 Solomon Airport (SLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.