PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,884 km
4,278 miles
WTP
Fatima Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,884 km
4,278 mi / 3,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT WTP
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Woitape Airport
IATA Code PPT WTP
ICAO Code NTAA AYWT
City Papeete Fatima Mission
Country French Polynesia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -8.550000, 147.250000

Papeete (PPT) to Fatima Mission (WTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 6,884 kilometers (4,278 miles / 3,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:42 in Papeete, it's 08:42 in Fatima Mission. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,195 feet between the two airports. Woitape Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fatima Mission (WTP) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 105° (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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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