PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
3,978 km
2,472 miles
WIR
Wairoa
New Zealand
Distance
3,978 km
2,472 mi / 2,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT WIR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wairoa Airport
IATA Code PPT WIR
ICAO Code NTAA NZWO
City Papeete Wairoa
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -39.010000, 177.410000

Papeete (PPT) to Wairoa (WIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wairoa Airport (WIR) in Wairoa, New Zealand is 3,978 kilometers (2,472 miles / 2,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:08 in Papeete, it's 03:08 in Wairoa. With a 23-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 Wairoa (WIR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). 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 Wairoa Airport (WIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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