PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
4,555 km
2,830 miles
WSZ
Westport Airport
New Zealand
Distance
4,555 km
2,830 mi / 2,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT WSZ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Westport Airport
IATA Code PPT WSZ
ICAO Code NTAA NZWS
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -41.740000, 171.580000

Papeete (PPT) to Westport Airport (WSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Westport Airport (WSZ) in Westport Airport, New Zealand is 4,555 kilometers (2,830 miles / 2,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Westport 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 Westport Airport (WSZ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 66° (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 Westport Airport (WSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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