NOA
Nowra Airport
Australia
6,180 km
3,840 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,180 km
3,840 mi / 3,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

NOA PPT
Airport Name Nowra Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NOA PPT
ICAO Code YSNW NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 400 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 150.540000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Nowra Airport (NOA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nowra Airport (NOA) in Nowra Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,180 kilometers (3,840 miles / 3,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 21:19 in Nowra Airport, it's 00:19 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.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Nowra Airport (NOA) follows a heading of 239° (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 Nowra Airport (NOA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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