AXR
Arutua Airport
French Polynesia
409 km
254 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
409 km
254 mi / 221 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AXR PPT
Airport Name Arutua Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AXR PPT
ICAO Code NTGU NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country French Polynesia French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 9 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -15.250000, -146.620000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Arutua Airport (AXR) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua Airport, French Polynesia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 409 kilometers (254 miles / 221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within French Polynesia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 14:53 in Arutua Airport, it's 14:53 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Arutua Airport (AXR) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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