DRD
Dorunda Airport
Australia
7,248 km
4,504 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,248 km
4,504 mi / 3,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DRD PPT
Airport Name Dorunda Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code DRD PPT
ICAO Code YDOR NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 27 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -16.560000, 141.810000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Dorunda Airport (DRD) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dorunda Airport (DRD) in Dorunda Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,248 kilometers (4,504 miles / 3,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 22:42 in Dorunda Airport, it's 02:42 in Papeete. With a 20-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 Dorunda Airport (DRD) follows a heading of 259° (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 Dorunda Airport (DRD) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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