PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,525 km
4,676 miles
TKW
Tekin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,525 km
4,676 mi / 4,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT TKW
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tekin Airport
IATA Code PPT TKW
ICAO Code NTAA AYTN
City Papeete Tekin
Country French Polynesia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 5,785 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -5.240000, 142.170000

Papeete (PPT) to Tekin (TKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tekin Airport (TKW) in Tekin, Papua New Guinea is 7,525 kilometers (4,676 miles / 4,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:47 in Papeete, it's 02:47 in Tekin. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,780 feet between the two airports. Tekin Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tekin (TKW) 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 Tekin Airport (TKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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