PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,677 km
4,149 miles
TSV
Townsville
Australia
Distance
6,677 km
4,149 mi / 3,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TSV
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Townsville Airport
IATA Code PPT TSV
ICAO Code NTAA YBTL
City Papeete Townsville
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -19.250000, 146.760000

Papeete (PPT) to Townsville (TSV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Townsville Airport (TSV) in Townsville, Australia is 6,677 kilometers (4,149 miles / 3,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 12:11 in Papeete, it's 08:11 in Townsville. 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.

The return flight from Townsville (TSV) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 100° (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 Townsville Airport (TSV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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