AMQ
Ambon
Indonesia
9,068 km
5,634 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,068 km
5,634 mi / 4,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AMQ PPT
Airport Name Pattimura Airport Ambon Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AMQ PPT
ICAO Code WAPP NTAA
City Ambon Papeete
Country Indonesia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 33 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -3.710000, 128.090000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Ambon (AMQ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pattimura Airport Ambon (AMQ) in Ambon, Indonesia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,068 kilometers (5,634 miles / 4,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:09 in Ambon, it's 08:09 in Papeete. With a 19-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 Ambon (AMQ) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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