PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,078 km
3,777 miles
WLC
Walcha Airport
Australia
Distance
6,078 km
3,777 mi / 3,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT WLC
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Walcha Airport
IATA Code PPT WLC
ICAO Code NTAA YWCH
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -31.000000, 151.570000

Papeete (PPT) to Walcha Airport (WLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Walcha Airport (WLC) in Walcha Airport, Australia is 6,078 kilometers (3,777 miles / 3,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 09:13 in Papeete, it's 06:13 in Walcha 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 Walcha Airport (WLC) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 90° (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 Walcha Airport (WLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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