PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,969 km
4,330 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,969 km
4,330 mi / 3,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT WSU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code PPT WSU
ICAO Code NTAA AYWS
City Papeete Wasu
Country French Polynesia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 34 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Papeete (PPT) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 6,969 kilometers (4,330 miles / 3,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 03:04 in Papeete, it's 23:04 in Wasu. 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.

The return flight from Wasu (WSU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 107° (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 Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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