PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
3,487 km
2,167 miles
YAS
Yasawa Island
Fiji
Distance
3,487 km
2,167 mi / 1,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT YAS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Yasawa Island Airport
IATA Code PPT YAS
ICAO Code NTAA NFSW
City Papeete Yasawa Island
Country French Polynesia Fiji
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 5 ft 37 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -16.760000, 177.540000

Papeete (PPT) to Yasawa Island (YAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Yasawa Island Airport (YAS) in Yasawa Island, Fiji is 3,487 kilometers (2,167 miles / 1,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 06:16 in Papeete, it's 04:16 in Yasawa Island. 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 Yasawa Island (YAS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 96° (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 Yasawa Island Airport (YAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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