PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,319 km
4,548 miles
XMY
Yam Island
Australia
Distance
7,319 km
4,548 mi / 3,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT XMY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Yam Island Airport
IATA Code PPT XMY
ICAO Code NTAA YYMI
City Papeete Yam Island
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -9.900000, 142.780000

Papeete (PPT) to Yam Island (XMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Yam Island Airport (XMY) in Yam Island, Australia is 7,319 kilometers (4,548 miles / 3,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 22:22 in Papeete, it's 18:22 in Yam Island. 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.

The return flight from Yam Island (XMY) 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 Yam Island Airport (XMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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