GFN
Grafton Airport
Australia
5,939 km
3,690 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
5,939 km
3,690 mi / 3,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

GFN PPT
Airport Name Grafton Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GFN PPT
ICAO Code YGFN NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 110 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -29.760000, 153.030000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Grafton Airport (GFN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grafton Airport (GFN) in Grafton Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 5,939 kilometers (3,690 miles / 3,207 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 20:35 in Grafton Airport, it's 23:35 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 Grafton Airport (GFN) follows a heading of 246° (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 Grafton Airport (GFN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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