PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,388 km
4,590 miles
WYA
Whyalla
Australia
Distance
7,388 km
4,590 mi / 3,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT WYA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Whyalla Airport
IATA Code PPT WYA
ICAO Code NTAA YWHA
City Papeete Whyalla
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 5 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -33.060000, 137.510000

Papeete (PPT) to Whyalla (WYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Whyalla Airport (WYA) in Whyalla, Australia is 7,388 kilometers (4,590 miles / 3,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 14:25 in Papeete, it's 10:55 in Whyalla. With a 20.5-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 Whyalla (WYA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 96° (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 Whyalla Airport (WYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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