Papeete to Auckland (PPT–AKL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
NZ903
NZ Air New Zealand
333
2:55 AM
-10 T1
7:40 AM+1
NZDT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS5501
AS Alaska
789
9:10 AM
-10 T1
1:40 PM+1
NZDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TN101
TN Air Tahiti Nui
789
9:10 AM
-10 T1
1:40 PM+1
NZDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TN102
TN Air Tahiti Nui
789
4:05 PM
NZDT TT1
10:00 PM
-10
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ902
NZ Air New Zealand
77W
7:30 PM
NZDT TT1
1:30 AM
-10
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Papeete to Auckland
3 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 2,544 mi 5h 30m nonstop +23h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

PPT–AKL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui lead the route. The flight covers 2,544 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PPT–AKL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 3 789 5h30 Oneworld
NZ Air New Zealand 3 333 5h45 Star Alliance
TN Air Tahiti Nui 3 789 5h30
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – NZ
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AS, TN
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (3 flights/wk, 33%)
Star Alliance: NZ (3 flights/wk, 33%)
Unaffiliated: TN (3 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PPT to AKL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PPT to AKL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
79
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+23h
Auckland is 23 hours ahead of Papeete.
PPT: -10 · AKL: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Papeete, it's 5:00 PM (next day) in Auckland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,544 mi / 4,094 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m to 5h 45m.

PPT–AKL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Papeete to Auckland route.
Route details
Distance2,544 mi / 4,094 km
Flight time5h 30m to 5h 45m
Time difference+23 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights9 out / 6 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: PPT
IATA / ICAOPPT / NTAA
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
Destination: AKL
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PPT to AKL flights.
Nonstop flights from Fa'a'ā International Airport to Auckland International Airport take approximately 5h 30m to 5h 45m. The route covers 2,544 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from PPT to AKL. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HNL, LAX, SFO and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Auckland is 23 hours ahead of Papeete.
Yes, return flights from AKL to PPT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PPT to AKL

Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) and Auckland International Airport (AKL) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PPT to AKL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PPT to AKL ranges from 5 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,544 miles (4,094 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via HNL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.