PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
4,596 km
2,856 miles
SLH
Sola
Vanuatu
Distance
4,596 km
2,856 mi / 2,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT SLH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sola Airport
IATA Code PPT SLH
ICAO Code NTAA NVSC
City Papeete Sola
Country French Polynesia Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -13.850000, 167.540000

Papeete (PPT) to Sola (SLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sola Airport (SLH) in Sola, Vanuatu is 4,596 kilometers (2,856 miles / 2,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:45 in Papeete, it's 11:45 in Sola. 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 Sola (SLH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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