AVU
Avu Avu Airport
Solomon Islands
5,451 km
3,387 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
5,451 km
3,387 mi / 2,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AVU PPT
Airport Name Avu Avu Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AVU PPT
ICAO Code AGGJ NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Solomon Islands French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 25 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -9.870000, 160.410000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Avu Avu Airport (AVU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avu Avu Airport (AVU) in Avu Avu Airport, Solomon Islands to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 5,451 kilometers (3,387 miles / 2,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:36 in Avu Avu Airport, it's 22:36 in Papeete. 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 Papeete (PPT) to Avu Avu Airport (AVU) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Avu Avu Airport (AVU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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