PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
4,151 km
2,579 miles
THH
Taharoa
New Zealand
Distance
4,151 km
2,579 mi / 2,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
229°
southwest

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PPT THH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Taharoa Aerodrome
IATA Code PPT THH
ICAO Code NTAA NZTS
City Papeete Taharoa
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -38.180000, 174.710000

Papeete (PPT) to Taharoa (THH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Taharoa Aerodrome (THH) in Taharoa, New Zealand is 4,151 kilometers (2,579 miles / 2,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:55 in Papeete, it's 04:55 in Taharoa. With a 23-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 Taharoa (THH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). 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 Taharoa Aerodrome (THH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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