PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
4,294 km
2,668 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
4,294 km
2,668 mi / 2,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT WLG
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code PPT WLG
ICAO Code NTAA NZWN
City Papeete Wellington
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Papeete (PPT) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 4,294 kilometers (2,668 miles / 2,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 22:27 in Papeete, it's 21:27 in Wellington. 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 Wellington (WLG) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 63° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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