PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,335 km
5,179 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
8,335 km
5,179 mi / 4,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT WAV
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code PPT WAV
ICAO Code NTAA YWAV
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5 ft 201 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Papeete (PPT) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 8,335 kilometers (5,179 miles / 4,501 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 09:03 in Papeete, it's 04:33 in Wave Hill Airport. With a 19.5-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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 104° (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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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