GMN
Greymouth Airport
New Zealand
4,617 km
2,869 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,617 km
2,869 mi / 2,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GMN PPT
Airport Name Greymouth Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GMN PPT
ICAO Code NZGM NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 10 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -42.460000, 171.190000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Greymouth Airport (GMN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Greymouth Airport (GMN) in Greymouth Airport, New Zealand to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,617 kilometers (2,869 miles / 2,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 New Zealand with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:58 in Greymouth Airport, it's 10:58 in Papeete. With a 23-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 Greymouth Airport (GMN) follows a heading of 225° (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 Greymouth Airport (GMN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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