PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,644 km
5,371 miles
TKY
Turkey Creek
Australia
Distance
8,644 km
5,371 mi / 4,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TKY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Turkey Creek Airport
IATA Code PPT TKY
ICAO Code NTAA YTKY
City Papeete Turkey Creek
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Perth
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -17.040000, 128.210000

Papeete (PPT) to Turkey Creek (TKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Turkey Creek Airport (TKY) in Turkey Creek, Australia is 8,644 kilometers (5,371 miles / 4,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 03:58 in Papeete, it's 21:58 in Turkey Creek. With a 18-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 Turkey Creek (TKY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 105° (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 Turkey Creek Airport (TKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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