PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
4,079 km
2,535 miles
WRE
Whangarei Airport
New Zealand
Distance
4,079 km
2,535 mi / 2,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT WRE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Whangarei Airport
IATA Code PPT WRE
ICAO Code NTAA NZWR
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5 ft 133 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -35.770000, 174.370000

Papeete (PPT) to Whangarei Airport (WRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Whangarei Airport (WRE) in Whangarei Airport, New Zealand is 4,079 kilometers (2,535 miles / 2,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 03:30 in Papeete, it's 02:30 in Whangarei Airport. 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 Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 70° (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 Whangarei Airport (WRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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