GTE
Groote Eylandt
Australia
7,872 km
4,892 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,872 km
4,892 mi / 4,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GTE PPT
Airport Name Groote Eylandt Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GTE PPT
ICAO Code YGTE NTAA
City Groote Eylandt Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 53 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -13.970000, 136.460000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,872 kilometers (4,892 miles / 4,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 21:07 in Groote Eylandt, it's 01:37 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 Groote Eylandt (GTE) follows a heading of 261° (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 Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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