PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,198 km
3,851 miles
XTR
Tara Airport
Australia
Distance
6,198 km
3,851 mi / 3,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT XTR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tara Airport
IATA Code PPT XTR
ICAO Code NTAA YTAA
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5 ft 360 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -27.160000, 150.480000

Papeete (PPT) to Tara Airport (XTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tara Airport (XTR) in Tara Airport, Australia is 6,198 kilometers (3,851 miles / 3,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 01:54 in Papeete, it's 21:54 in Tara 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 Tara Airport (XTR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 93° (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 Tara Airport (XTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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