PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
4,474 km
2,780 miles
TGJ
Tiga
New Caledonia
Distance
4,474 km
2,780 mi / 2,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TGJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tiga Airport
IATA Code PPT TGJ
ICAO Code NTAA NWWA
City Papeete Tiga
Country French Polynesia New Caledonia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 5 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -21.100000, 167.800000

Papeete (PPT) to Tiga (TGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tiga Airport (TGJ) in Tiga, New Caledonia is 4,474 kilometers (2,780 miles / 2,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:42 in Papeete, it's 00:42 in Tiga. 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.

The return flight from Tiga (TGJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 93° (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 Tiga Airport (TGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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