PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,156 km
3,825 miles
WOL
Wollongong Airport
Australia
Distance
6,156 km
3,825 mi / 3,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT WOL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wollongong Airport
IATA Code PPT WOL
ICAO Code NTAA YWOL
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -34.560000, 150.790000

Papeete (PPT) to Wollongong Airport (WOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wollongong Airport (WOL) in Wollongong Airport, Australia is 6,156 kilometers (3,825 miles / 3,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 16:25 in Papeete, it's 13:25 in Wollongong Airport. With a 21-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 Wollongong Airport (WOL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 88° (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 Wollongong Airport (WOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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