MWF
Maewo Island
Vanuatu
4,516 km
2,806 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,516 km
2,806 mi / 2,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

MWF PPT
Airport Name Naone Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MWF PPT
ICAO Code NVSN NTAA
City Maewo Island Papeete
Country Vanuatu French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Efate Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -15.000000, 168.080000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Maewo Island (MWF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Naone Airport (MWF) in Maewo Island, Vanuatu to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,516 kilometers (2,806 miles / 2,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:18 in Maewo Island, it's 09:18 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 Maewo Island (MWF) follows a heading of 267° (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 Naone Airport (MWF) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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