PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,082 km
4,400 miles
WOA
Wonenara
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,082 km
4,400 mi / 3,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT WOA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wonenara Airport
IATA Code PPT WOA
ICAO Code NTAA AYWO
City Papeete Wonenara
Country French Polynesia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 5,028 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -6.800000, 145.890000

Papeete (PPT) to Wonenara (WOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wonenara Airport (WOA) in Wonenara, Papua New Guinea is 7,082 kilometers (4,400 miles / 3,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:16 in Papeete, it's 20:16 in Wonenara. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,023 feet between the two airports. Wonenara Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wonenara (WOA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 106° (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 Wonenara Airport (WOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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