NGA
Young Airport
Australia
6,388 km
3,970 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,388 km
3,970 mi / 3,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

NGA PPT
Airport Name Young Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NGA PPT
ICAO Code YYNG NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,267 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -34.260000, 148.250000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Young Airport (NGA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Young Airport (NGA) in Young Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,388 kilometers (3,970 miles / 3,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 07:42 in Young Airport, it's 10:42 in Papeete. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,262 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Young Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Young Airport (NGA) follows a heading of 240° (west 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 Young Airport (NGA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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