PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,846 km
4,254 miles
XTG
Thargomindah Airport
Australia
Distance
6,846 km
4,254 mi / 3,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT XTG
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Thargomindah Airport
IATA Code PPT XTG
ICAO Code NTAA YTGM
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5 ft 433 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -27.990000, 143.810000

Papeete (PPT) to Thargomindah Airport (XTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Thargomindah Airport (XTG) in Thargomindah Airport, Australia is 6,846 kilometers (4,254 miles / 3,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 10:34 in Papeete, it's 06:34 in Thargomindah Airport. 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 Thargomindah Airport (XTG) 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 Thargomindah Airport (XTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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