Flights to Papeete
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Papeete is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 11,360-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Moorea Temae Airport (MOZ, 21 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fa'a'ā International Airport | PPT | 5 km (3 mi) | 11,360 ft | 5 ft |
| Moorea Temae Airport (regional) | MOZ | 21 km (13 mi) | 4,035 ft | 9 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,360 ft, PPT can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 5 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Papeete
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papeete to Avarua | Cook Islands | 1,146 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Papeete to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 17,072 km (10,608 mi) | about 22 h 38 min |
| Papeete to São Paulo | Brazil | 10,488 km (6,517 mi) | about 14 h 12 min |
| Papeete to Johannesburg | South Africa | 15,145 km (9,411 mi) | about 20 h 10 min |
| Papeete to Jakarta | Indonesia | 11,226 km (6,975 mi) | about 15 h 9 min |
| Papeete to Lima | Peru | 7,779 km (4,834 mi) | about 10 h 43 min |
| Papeete to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 10,841 km (6,737 mi) | about 14 h 39 min |
| Papeete to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 17,138 km (10,649 mi) | about 22 h 43 min |
| Papeete to Durban | South Africa | 14,745 km (9,162 mi) | about 19 h 39 min |
| Papeete to Shanghai | China | 10,912 km (6,781 mi) | about 14 h 44 min |
| Papeete to Chongqing | China | 12,269 km (7,623 mi) | about 16 h 29 min |
| Papeete to Chengdu | China | 12,524 km (7,782 mi) | about 16 h 48 min |
| Papeete to Beijing | China | 11,583 km (7,197 mi) | about 15 h 36 min |
| Papeete to Guangzhou | China | 11,472 km (7,129 mi) | about 15 h 27 min |
| Papeete to Shenzhen | China | 11,376 km (7,069 mi) | about 15 h 20 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Papeete?
Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). The others, MOZ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PPT from Papeete city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Papeete on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.