PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,798 km
4,224 miles
XCO
Colac Airport
Australia
Distance
6,798 km
4,224 mi / 3,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT XCO
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Colac Airport
IATA Code PPT XCO
ICAO Code NTAA YOLA
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5 ft 137 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -38.290000, 143.680000

Papeete (PPT) to Colac Airport (XCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Colac Airport (XCO) in Colac Airport, Australia is 6,798 kilometers (4,224 miles / 3,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 04:39 in Papeete, it's 01:39 in Colac Airport. 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 Colac Airport (XCO) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 90° (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 Colac Airport (XCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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