NAU
Napuka Island
French Polynesia
967 km
601 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
967 km
601 mi / 522 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NAU PPT
Airport Name Napuka Island Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NAU PPT
ICAO Code NTGN NTAA
City Napuka Island Papeete
Country French Polynesia French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 7 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -14.180000, -141.270000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Napuka Island (NAU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Napuka Island Airport (NAU) in Napuka Island, French Polynesia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 967 kilometers (601 miles / 522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within French Polynesia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 03:18 in Napuka Island, it's 03:18 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Napuka Island (NAU) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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