PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,696 km
4,782 miles
TAQ
Tarcoola
Australia
Distance
7,696 km
4,782 mi / 4,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TAQ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tarcoola Airport
IATA Code PPT TAQ
ICAO Code NTAA YTAR
City Papeete Tarcoola
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -30.700000, 134.580000

Papeete (PPT) to Tarcoola (TAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) in Tarcoola, Australia is 7,696 kilometers (4,782 miles / 4,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:46 in Papeete, it's 13:16 in Tarcoola. With a 20.5-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 Tarcoola (TAQ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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