# Distance from Papeete (PPT) to Port Vila (VLI)

> 4,449 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,449 km / 2,764 mi / 2,402 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 263° (west)
- **Return heading**: 96° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (French Polynesia) → Vanuatu
- **Time difference**: +21h (When it's 01:39 in Papeete, it's 22:39 in Port Vila)
- **Elevation difference**: 65 ft (VLI is higher than PPT)

## Airports

### [Faa'a International Airport (PPT)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ppt-papeete-faaa-international-airport/1ef266df-7320-6de4-b947-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Papeete, French Polynesia
- ICAO: NTAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
- Coordinates: -17.550000, -149.610000
- Elevation: 5 ft

### [Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI)](https://flightduration.online/airport/vli-port-vila-port-vila-bauerfield-airport/1ef266df-74e7-68f8-a75a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Port Vila, Vanuatu
- ICAO: NVVV
- Timezone: Pacific/Efate
- Coordinates: -17.700000, 168.320000
- Elevation: 70 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:39 in Papeete, it's 22:39 in Port Vila.
With a 21-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Faa'a International Airport (PPT)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ppt-papeete-faaa-international-airport/1ef266df-7320-6de4-b947-06bb2780ed98)
- [Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI)](https://flightduration.online/airport/vli-port-vila-port-vila-bauerfield-airport/1ef266df-74e7-68f8-a75a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)