DKV
Docker River Airport
Australia
8,349 km
5,188 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,349 km
5,188 mi / 4,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKV PPT
Airport Name Docker River Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code DKV PPT
ICAO Code YDVR NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 589 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -24.860000, 129.070000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Docker River Airport (DKV) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Docker River Airport (DKV) in Docker River Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,349 kilometers (5,188 miles / 4,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 20:53 in Docker River Airport, it's 01:23 in Papeete. With a 19.5-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 Docker River Airport (DKV) follows a heading of 248° (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 Docker River Airport (DKV) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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