NOU
Noumea
New Caledonia
4,634 km
2,879 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,634 km
2,879 mi / 2,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

NOU PPT
Airport Name La Tontouta International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NOU PPT
ICAO Code NWWW NTAA
City Noumea Papeete
Country New Caledonia French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 52 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -22.010000, 166.210000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Noumea (NOU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) in Noumea, New Caledonia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,634 kilometers (2,879 miles / 2,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 New Caledonia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:03 in Noumea, it's 09:03 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 Noumea (NOU) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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