Papeete to Narita (PPT–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TN Air Tahiti Nui
789
8:35 AM
-10 T1
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TN Air Tahiti Nui
789
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Papeete to Narita
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 5,869 mi 11h 45m nonstop +19h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

PPT–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Tahiti Nui leads the route. The flight covers 5,869 miles in approximately 11h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PPT–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TN Air Tahiti Nui 3 789 11h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – TN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TN (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PPT to NRT.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
HNL ~22h 25m AKL ~29h 30m SFO ~30h 50m LAX ~35h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
134
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+19h
Narita is 19 hours ahead of Papeete.
PPT: -10 · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Papeete, it's 1:00 PM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
5,869 mi / 9,445 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 45m.
Getting from NRT

Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.

Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.

Narita Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.

Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PPT–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Papeete to Narita route.
Route details
Distance5,869 mi / 9,445 km
Flight time11h 45m
Time difference+19 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: PPT
Full nameFa'a'ā International Airport
IATA / ICAOPPT / NTAA
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
Destination: NRT
Full nameNarita International Airport
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PPT to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Fa'a'ā International Airport to Narita International Airport take approximately 11h 45m. The route covers 5,869 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Tahiti Nui.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from PPT to NRT. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HNL, AKL, SFO and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Narita is 19 hours ahead of Papeete.
Yes, return flights from NRT to PPT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PPT to NRT

Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Air Tahiti Nui. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PPT to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PPT to NRT ranges from 11 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,869 miles (9,445 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 22 hours via HNL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.