PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,565 km
4,701 miles
TAJ
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,565 km
4,701 mi / 4,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT TAJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tadji Airport
IATA Code PPT TAJ
ICAO Code NTAA AYTJ
City Papeete Aitape
Country French Polynesia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -3.200000, 142.430000

Papeete (PPT) to Aitape (TAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 7,565 kilometers (4,701 miles / 4,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:23 in Papeete, it's 02:23 in Aitape. 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 Aitape (TAJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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