PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,162 km
4,450 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,162 km
4,450 mi / 3,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT WAO
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code PPT WAO
ICAO Code NTAA AYWB
City Papeete Wabo
Country French Polynesia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 132 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -6.990000, 145.080000

Papeete (PPT) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 7,162 kilometers (4,450 miles / 3,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 21:32 in Papeete, it's 17:32 in Wabo. 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 Wabo (WAO) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 106° (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 Wabo Airport (WAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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