PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,486 km
4,030 miles
WWY
West Wyalong
Australia
Distance
6,486 km
4,030 mi / 3,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT WWY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport West Wyalong Airport
IATA Code PPT WWY
ICAO Code NTAA YWWL
City Papeete West Wyalong
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5 ft 859 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -33.940000, 147.190000

Papeete (PPT) to West Wyalong (WWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to West Wyalong Airport (WWY) in West Wyalong, Australia is 6,486 kilometers (4,030 miles / 3,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:40 in Papeete, it's 00:40 in West Wyalong. With a 21-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 West Wyalong (WWY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 West Wyalong Airport (WWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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