PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
4,209 km
2,615 miles
WAG
Wanganui
New Zealand
Distance
4,209 km
2,615 mi / 2,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT WAG
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wanganui Airport
IATA Code PPT WAG
ICAO Code NTAA NZWU
City Papeete Wanganui
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -39.960000, 175.020000

Papeete (PPT) to Wanganui (WAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wanganui Airport (WAG) in Wanganui, New Zealand is 4,209 kilometers (2,615 miles / 2,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 08:27 in Papeete, it's 07:27 in Wanganui. 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 Wanganui (WAG) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 64° (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 Wanganui Airport (WAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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