FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
452 km
281 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
452 km
281 mi / 244 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FAV PPT
Airport Name Fakarava Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code FAV PPT
ICAO Code NTGF NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country French Polynesia French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 13 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -16.050000, -145.660000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 452 kilometers (281 miles / 244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within French Polynesia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Fakarava Airport, it's 22:30 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Fakarava Airport (FAV) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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