PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,331 km
5,798 miles
WLA
Wallal
Australia
Distance
9,331 km
5,798 mi / 5,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
251°
west southwest

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PPT WLA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wallal Airport
IATA Code PPT WLA
ICAO Code NTAA YWAL
City Papeete Wallal
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Perth
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -19.770000, 120.650000

Papeete (PPT) to Wallal (WLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wallal Airport (WLA) in Wallal, Australia is 9,331 kilometers (5,798 miles / 5,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 00:52 in Papeete, it's 18:52 in Wallal. With a 18-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 Wallal (WLA) 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 Wallal Airport (WLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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