PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,610 km
4,729 miles
XYR
Yellow River Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,610 km
4,729 mi / 4,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT XYR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Edwaki Airport
IATA Code PPT XYR
ICAO Code NTAA AYED
City Papeete Yellow River Mission
Country French Polynesia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 190 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -3.880000, 141.790000

Papeete (PPT) to Yellow River Mission (XYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Edwaki Airport (XYR) in Yellow River Mission, Papua New Guinea is 7,610 kilometers (4,729 miles / 4,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 17:18 in Papeete, it's 13:18 in Yellow River 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.

The return flight from Yellow River Mission (XYR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 107° (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 Edwaki Airport (XYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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