PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,652 km
4,133 miles
UEE
Queenstown Airport
Australia
Distance
6,652 km
4,133 mi / 3,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
231°
southwest

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PPT UEE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code PPT UEE
ICAO Code NTAA YQNS
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Hobart
Elevation 5 ft 264 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -42.080000, 145.530000

Papeete (PPT) to Queenstown Airport (UEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Queenstown Airport (UEE) in Queenstown Airport, Australia is 6,652 kilometers (4,133 miles / 3,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 04:25 in Papeete, it's 01:25 in Queenstown Airport. 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 Queenstown Airport (UEE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 87° (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 Queenstown Airport (UEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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