PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
4,038 km
2,509 miles
TMZ
Thames Aerodrome
New Zealand
Distance
4,038 km
2,509 mi / 2,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TMZ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Thames Aerodrome
IATA Code PPT TMZ
ICAO Code NTAA NZTH
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -37.160000, 175.550000

Papeete (PPT) to Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) in Thames Aerodrome, New Zealand is 4,038 kilometers (2,509 miles / 2,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 04:37 in Papeete, it's 03:37 in Thames Aerodrome. 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 Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) 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 Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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