ADL
Adelaide
Australia
7,274 km
4,520 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,274 km
4,520 mi / 3,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

ADL PPT
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ADL PPT
ICAO Code YPAD NTAA
City Adelaide Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 20 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Adelaide (ADL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,274 kilometers (4,520 miles / 3,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Australia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:36 in Adelaide, it's 00:06 in Papeete. 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 Papeete (PPT) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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