PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,628 km
4,119 miles
TCW
Tocumwal Airport
Australia
Distance
6,628 km
4,119 mi / 3,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TCW
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tocumwal Airport
IATA Code PPT TCW
ICAO Code NTAA YTOC
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5 ft 372 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -35.810000, 145.610000

Papeete (PPT) to Tocumwal Airport (TCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tocumwal Airport (TCW) in Tocumwal Airport, Australia is 6,628 kilometers (4,119 miles / 3,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 06:35 in Papeete, it's 03:35 in Tocumwal Airport. 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 Tocumwal Airport (TCW) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 90° (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 Tocumwal Airport (TCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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