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Flights between Narita (NRT) and Papeete (PPT)

Narita International Airport, Japan ↔ Fa'a'ā International Airport, French Polynesia

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

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 9 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Air Tahiti Nui (TN)Korean Air (KE)JAL (JL)
Distance
9,445 km
5,869 miles
Est. flight time
12h 18m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~19h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Japan

Jan
10°
15/5
50mm
Feb
10°
15/5
60mm
Mar
13°
18/8
110mm
Apr
18°
23/13
130mm
May
23°
28/18
130mm
Jun
26°
31/21
170mm
Jul
30°
35/25
150mm
Aug
31°
36/26
170mm
Sep
27°
32/22
220mm
Oct
22°
27/17
200mm
Nov
17°
22/12
95mm
Dec
12°
17/7
50mm

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

Japan: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Narita from Papeete?

Narita (NRT) and Papeete (PPT) are around 9,445 km (5,869 miles) apart — an estimated 12h 18m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the NRT–PPT route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air, JAL. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Narita and Papeete?

Time difference ~ 19 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 Japan?

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

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