NSM
Norseman Airport
Australia
8,855 km
5,502 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,855 km
5,502 mi / 4,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Perth
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NSM PPT
Airport Name Norseman Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NSM PPT
ICAO Code YNSM NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Perth Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 263 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -32.210000, 121.750000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Norseman Airport (NSM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Norseman Airport (NSM) in Norseman Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,855 kilometers (5,502 miles / 4,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 16:48 in Norseman Airport, it's 22:48 in Papeete. With a 18-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 Norseman Airport (NSM) 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 Norseman Airport (NSM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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