PNP
Popondetta
Papua New Guinea
6,765 km
4,203 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,765 km
4,203 mi / 3,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PNP PPT
Airport Name Girua Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PNP PPT
ICAO Code AYGR NTAA
City Popondetta Papeete
Country Papua New Guinea French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 311 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -8.800000, 148.310000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Popondetta (PNP) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Girua Airport (PNP) in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,765 kilometers (4,203 miles / 3,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Papua New Guinea with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:04 in Popondetta, it's 02:04 in Papeete. With a 20-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 Popondetta (PNP) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Girua Airport (PNP) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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