AKL to PPT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) is 4,094 km (2,544 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 35m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (PPT to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Papeete?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) is 4,094 km (2,544 mi, 2,211 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to PPT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PPT is roughly east of AKL.
How is the AKL to PPT route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-PPT in IATA codes and NZAA-NTAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Fa'a'ā International Airport is PPT (NTAA).
| AKL | PPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Fa'a'ā International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | NTAA |
| Country | New Zealand | French Polynesia |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 5 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #386 |
Both ICAO codes start with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 18 ft (5 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AKL to PPT
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
| QF | Qantas | QFA | Qantas | Active |
| TN | Air Tahiti Nui | THT | Tahiti Airlines | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Papeete?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) are 4,094 km (2,544 mi, 2,211 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to PPT?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and PPT takes about 5h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PPT from AKL?
Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) lies roughly east of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to PPT?
3 airlines appear on the AKL-PPT route in the open dataset, including Air New Zealand, Qantas, Air Tahiti Nui.
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