The flight distance from Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) in Nuku Hiva Airport, French Polynesia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 1,406 kilometers (873 miles / 759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within French Polynesia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 0.5-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:53 in Nuku Hiva Airport, it's 23:23 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) follows a heading of 47° (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 Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.