NFO
Angaha
Tonga
2,780 km
1,727 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
2,780 km
1,727 mi / 1,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

NFO PPT
Airport Name Mata'aho Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NFO PPT
ICAO Code NFTO NTAA
City Angaha Papeete
Country Tonga French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 160 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -15.570000, -175.630000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Angaha (NFO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mata'aho Airport (NFO) in Angaha, Tonga to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 2,780 kilometers (1,727 miles / 1,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:21 in Angaha, it's 07:21 in Papeete. With a 23-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 Angaha (NFO) follows a heading of 271° (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 Mata'aho Airport (NFO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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