PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,818 km
6,101 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
9,818 km
6,101 mi / 5,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT WKJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code PPT WKJ
ICAO Code NTAA RJCW
City Papeete Wakkanai
Country French Polynesia Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 45.400000, 141.800000

Papeete (PPT) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 9,818 kilometers (6,101 miles / 5,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:55 in Papeete, it's 07:55 in Wakkanai. With a 19-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 Wakkanai (WKJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 117° (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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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