CUG
Cudal Airport
Australia
6,341 km
3,940 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,341 km
3,940 mi / 3,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

CUG PPT
Airport Name Cudal Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CUG PPT
ICAO Code YCUA NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 491 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -33.280000, 148.760000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Cudal Airport (CUG) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cudal Airport (CUG) in Cudal Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,341 kilometers (3,940 miles / 3,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 22:40 in Cudal Airport, it's 01:40 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.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Cudal Airport (CUG) follows a heading of 241° (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 Cudal Airport (CUG) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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