PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
4,500 km
2,796 miles
SSR
Pentecost Island
Vanuatu
Distance
4,500 km
2,796 mi / 2,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT SSR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sara Airport
IATA Code PPT SSR
ICAO Code NTAA NVSH
City Papeete Pentecost Island
Country French Polynesia Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -15.470000, 168.150000

Papeete (PPT) to Pentecost Island (SSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sara Airport (SSR) in Pentecost Island, Vanuatu is 4,500 kilometers (2,796 miles / 2,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 01:41 in Papeete, it's 22:41 in Pentecost Island. 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 Pentecost Island (SSR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 99° (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 Sara Airport (SSR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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