ARM
Armidale
Australia
6,074 km
3,774 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,074 km
3,774 mi / 3,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

ARM PPT
Airport Name Armidale Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ARM PPT
ICAO Code YARM NTAA
City Armidale Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3,556 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -30.530000, 151.620000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Armidale (ARM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Armidale Airport (ARM) in Armidale, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,074 kilometers (3,774 miles / 3,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 20:44 in Armidale, it's 23:44 in Papeete. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,551 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Armidale Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Armidale (ARM) follows a heading of 245° (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 Armidale Airport (ARM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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