HND
Tokyo
Japan
9,483 km
5,893 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,483 km
5,893 mi / 5,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HND PPT
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code HND PPT
ICAO Code RJTT NTAA
City Tokyo Papeete
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 35 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Tokyo (HND) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,483 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Japan with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:21 in Tokyo, it's 22:21 in Papeete. With a 19-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 Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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