IHA
Niijima Airport
Japan
9,469 km
5,884 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,469 km
5,884 mi / 5,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IHA PPT
Airport Name Niijima Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code IHA PPT
ICAO Code RJAN NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 92 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 34.370000, 139.270000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Niijima Airport (IHA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niijima Airport (IHA) in Niijima Airport, Japan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,469 kilometers (5,884 miles / 5,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 13:30 in Niijima Airport, it's 18:30 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 Niijima Airport (IHA) follows a heading of 308° (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 Niijima Airport (IHA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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