# Distance from Niau (NIU) to Papeete (PPT)

> 380 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 380 km / 236 mi / 205 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 245° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 66° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (French Polynesia)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 21:42 in Niau, it's 21:42 in Papeete)
- **Elevation difference**: 45 ft (PPT is lower than NIU)

## Airports

### [Niau Airport (NIU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/niu-niau-niau-airport/1ef266df-73a2-67ea-8245-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Niau, French Polynesia
- ICAO: NTKN
- Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
- Coordinates: -16.120000, -146.370000
- Elevation: 50 ft

### [Faa'a International Airport (PPT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ppt-papeete-faaa-international-airport/1ef266df-7320-6de4-b947-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Papeete, French Polynesia
- ICAO: NTAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
- Coordinates: -17.550000, -149.610000
- Elevation: 5 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Niau Airport (NIU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/niu-niau-niau-airport/1ef266df-73a2-67ea-8245-06bb2780ed98)
- [Faa'a International Airport (PPT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ppt-papeete-faaa-international-airport/1ef266df-7320-6de4-b947-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)