PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,950 km
5,561 miles
WBA
Seram Island
Indonesia
Distance
8,950 km
5,561 mi / 4,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT WBA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport WahaiSeram Island
IATA Code PPT WBA
ICAO Code NTAA WAPV
City Papeete Seram Island
Country French Polynesia Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5 ft 551 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -2.810000, 129.480000

Papeete (PPT) to Seram Island (WBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to WahaiSeram Island (WBA) in Seram Island, Indonesia is 8,950 kilometers (5,561 miles / 4,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Indonesia. 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 14:19 in Papeete, it's 09:19 in Seram Island. With a 19-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 Seram Island (WBA) 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 WahaiSeram Island (WBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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