PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
3,447 km
2,142 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
3,447 km
2,142 mi / 1,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT VAU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code PPT VAU
ICAO Code NTAA NFNV
City Papeete Vatukoula
Country French Polynesia Fiji
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 5 ft 156 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Papeete (PPT) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 3,447 kilometers (2,142 miles / 1,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:13 in Papeete, it's 09:13 in Vatukoula. With a 22-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 Vatukoula (VAU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 95° (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 Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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