PKE
Parkes
Australia
6,390 km
3,970 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,390 km
3,970 mi / 3,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

PKE PPT
Airport Name Parkes Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PKE PPT
ICAO Code YPKS NTAA
City Parkes Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,069 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -33.130000, 148.240000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Parkes (PKE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Parkes Airport (PKE) in Parkes, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,390 kilometers (3,970 miles / 3,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 23:04 in Parkes, it's 02:04 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 1,064 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Parkes Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Parkes (PKE) follows a heading of 241° (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 Parkes Airport (PKE) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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