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Flights between Auckland (AKL) and Papeete (PPT)

Auckland International Airport, New ZealandFaa'a International Airport, French Polynesia

A direct route between Auckland and Papeete appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Air New Zealand (NZ)Qantas (QF)TN
Distance
4,093 km
2,543 miles
Est. flight time
5h 37m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~23h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in New Zealand

Jan
22°
27/17
70mm
Feb
22°
27/17
85mm
Mar
21°
26/16
90mm
Apr
18°
23/13
100mm
May
15°
20/10
115mm
Jun
13°
18/8
135mm
Jul
12°
17/7
135mm
Aug
13°
18/8
115mm
Sep
15°
20/10
90mm
Oct
17°
22/12
100mm
Nov
19°
24/14
85mm
Dec
21°
26/16
80mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in French Polynesia

Jan
27°
30/23
280mm
Feb
27°
30/23
220mm
Mar
27°
30/23
180mm
Apr
27°
30/23
140mm
May
26°
29/22
90mm
Jun
25°
28/22
60mm
Jul
25°
28/21
55mm
Aug
25°
28/21
55mm
Sep
25°
28/22
70mm
Oct
26°
29/22
100mm
Nov
26°
29/23
180mm
Dec
27°
30/23
280mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

New Zealand: Normal precautions (UK FCDO)

Common questions

How far is Auckland from Papeete?

Auckland (AKL) and Papeete (PPT) are around 4,093 km (2,543 miles) apart — an estimated 5h 37m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the AKL–PPT route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Air New Zealand, Qantas, TN. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Auckland and Papeete?

Time difference ~ 23 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in French Polynesia?

Across French Polynesia, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 27°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for New Zealand?

The UK FCDO currently rates New Zealand as Normal precautions. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.