HID
Horn Island
Australia
7,351 km
4,568 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,351 km
4,568 mi / 3,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HID PPT
Airport Name Horn Island Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code HID PPT
ICAO Code YHID NTAA
City Horn Island Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 43 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -10.590000, 142.290000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Horn Island (HID) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Horn Island Airport (HID) in Horn Island, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,351 kilometers (4,568 miles / 3,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 05:01 in Horn Island, it's 09:01 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 Horn Island (HID) follows a heading of 266° (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 Horn Island Airport (HID) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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