PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
4,604 km
2,861 miles
UVE
Ouvea
New Caledonia
Distance
4,604 km
2,861 mi / 2,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT UVE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Ouvea Airport
IATA Code PPT UVE
ICAO Code NTAA NWWV
City Papeete Ouvea
Country French Polynesia New Caledonia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 5 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -20.640000, 166.570000

Papeete (PPT) to Ouvea (UVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Ouvea Airport (UVE) in Ouvea, New Caledonia is 4,604 kilometers (2,861 miles / 2,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:17 in Papeete, it's 00:17 in Ouvea. 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 Ouvea (UVE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 93° (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 Ouvea Airport (UVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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