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

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
AKL Auckland 18h 54m LANZQF NZOZ Auckland (AKL) to Narita flights
LAX Los Angeles 21h 10m AFKLQF 5YCIJL Los Angeles (LAX) to Narita flights
SFO San Francisco 22h 41m BFUA JLMHNH San Francisco (SFO) to Narita flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu ~16h 15m CXJLMH Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Narita flights
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Papeete to Narita
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,869 mi 11h 45m nonstop +19h ahead

PPT–NRT had nonstop service from Air Tahiti Nui, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,869 miles in 11h 45m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PPT–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TN Air Tahiti Nui 2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PPT to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
112
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
+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 gate to gate.
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.

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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PPT
IATA / ICAOPPT / NTAA
TimezonePacific/Tahiti
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PPT to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Fa'a'ā International Airport to Narita International Airport take about 11h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 5,869 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PPT to NRT: Air Tahiti Nui. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 11h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Auckland, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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.
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 NRT

Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) and Narita International Airport (NRT) had nonstop service from Air Tahiti Nui, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PPT to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PPT to NRT is about 11 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,869 miles (9,445 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Auckland, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.