PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,900 km
6,151 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
9,900 km
6,151 mi / 5,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TAC
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code PPT TAC
ICAO Code NTAA RPVA
City Papeete Tacloban City
Country French Polynesia Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Manila
Elevation 5 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 11.230000, 125.030000

Papeete (PPT) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 9,900 kilometers (6,151 miles / 5,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:26 in Papeete, it's 14:26 in Tacloban City. 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.

The return flight from Tacloban City (TAC) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 108° (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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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