PPT
Faa'a International Airport
Papeete · French PolynesiaICAO NTAA
Faa'a International Airport (PPT) is an airport serving Papeete, French Polynesia, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 17° 33' 13.3" S, 149° 36' 25.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 5 feet (2 meters) above sea level. With 27 direct destinations served by 13 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Tahiti (GMT-10).
Destinations
27
Airlines
13
Elevation ft
5/ 2m
Pacific/Tahiti
GMT-10
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Airport Details
IATA Code
PPT
ICAO Code
NTAA
City
Papeete
Country
French Polynesia
Elevation
5 ft
Local Time
08:29 AM (GMT-10)
Coordinates
Latitude:-17.5537°
Longitude:-149.6070°
Popular Routes from PPT
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 4,095 mi | 8h 35m | long-haul | 989 kg | View |
| AKL | Auckland, New Zealand | 2,544 mi | 5h 39m | long-haul | 614 kg | View |
| NRT | Tokyo, Japan | 5,863 mi | 11h 56m | long-haul | 1415 kg | View |
| RAR | Avarua, Cook Islands | 711 mi | 1h 51m | short-haul | 292 kg | View |
| AHE | Ahe, French Polynesia | 310 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 127 kg | View |
| AUQ | Hiva-oa, French Polynesia | 890 mi | 2h 11m | short-haul | 365 kg | View |
| AXR | Arutua, French Polynesia | 254 mi | 0h 59m | short-haul | 104 kg | View |
| BOB | Bora Bora, French Polynesia | 161 mi | 0h 48m | short-haul | 66 kg | View |
| FAV | Fakarava, French Polynesia | 281 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 116 kg | View |
| HNL | Honolulu, United States | 2,731 mi | 6h 0m | long-haul | 659 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at PPT
13 active airlines serving Faa'a International Airport.
Air Caledonie International
SBFrance
Air France
AFFrance
Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
Air Rarotonga
GZCook Islands
Air Tahiti
VTFrench Polynesia
Air Tahiti Nui
TNFrance
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Hawaiian Airlines
HAUnited States
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
LAN Airlines
LAChile
Qantas
QFAustralia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Faa'a International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorea Airport | MOZ | Moorea | French Polynesia | 18 km |
| Huahine-Fare Airport | HUH | Huahine Island | French Polynesia | 179 km |
| Raiatea Airport | RFP | Raiatea Island | French Polynesia | 218 km |
| Bora Bora Airport | BOB | Bora Bora | French Polynesia | 259 km |
| Mataiva Airport | MVT | Mataiva | French Polynesia | 312 km |
| Maupiti Airport | MAU | Maupiti | French Polynesia | 307 km |
| Tikehau Airport | TIH | Tikehau | French Polynesia | 307 km |
| Rangiroa Airport | RGI | Rangiroa | French Polynesia | 355 km |
Other Airports in French Polynesia
Ahe Airport
AHEAhe
Arutua Airport
AXRArutua
Bora Bora Airport
BOBBora Bora
Fakarava Airport
FAVFakarava
Hao Airport
HOIHao Island
Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport
AUQHiva-oa
Huahine-Fare Airport
HUHHuahine Island
Kaukura Airport
KKRKaukura Atoll
Makemo Airport
MKPMakemo
Manihi Airport
XMHManihi
Mataiva Airport
MVTMataiva
Maupiti Airport
MAUMaupiti
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 17° 33' 13.3" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 149° 36' 25.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -17.553699
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -149.606995
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Tahiti
- UTC Offset
- GMT-10
- Current Local Time
- 08:29 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 5 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 2 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Faa'a International Airport?
The IATA code for Faa'a International Airport is PPT, and its ICAO code is NTAA. The airport is located in Papeete, French Polynesia.
How many destinations can you fly to from PPT?
There are 27 direct destinations available from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia.
What airlines fly from PPT?
There are 13 airlines operating from PPT, including Air Caledonie International, Air France, Air New Zealand, Air Rarotonga, Air Tahiti, and more.
What timezone is Faa'a International Airport in?
Faa'a International Airport is in the Pacific/Tahiti timezone (GMT-10). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Faa'a International Airport?
Faa'a International Airport sits at an elevation of 5 feet (2 meters) above sea level.
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