PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,266 km
3,894 miles
XTO
Taroom Airport
Australia
Distance
6,266 km
3,894 mi / 3,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT XTO
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Taroom Airport
IATA Code PPT XTO
ICAO Code NTAA YTAM
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -25.800000, 149.900000

Papeete (PPT) to Taroom Airport (XTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Taroom Airport (XTO) in Taroom Airport, Australia is 6,266 kilometers (3,894 miles / 3,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 03:58 in Papeete, it's 23:58 in Taroom Airport. 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 Taroom Airport (XTO) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 95° (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 Taroom Airport (XTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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