FTA
Futuna Island
Vanuatu
4,230 km
2,629 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,230 km
2,629 mi / 2,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

FTA PPT
Airport Name Futuna Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code FTA PPT
ICAO Code NVVF NTAA
City Futuna Island Papeete
Country Vanuatu French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Efate Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 95 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -19.520000, 170.230000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Futuna Island (FTA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Futuna Airport (FTA) in Futuna Island, Vanuatu to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,230 kilometers (2,629 miles / 2,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Vanuatu with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:14 in Futuna Island, it's 04:14 in Papeete. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Futuna Island (FTA) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Futuna Airport (FTA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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