# Distance from Niuatoputapu (NTT) to Papeete (PPT)

> 2,579 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,579 km / 1,602 mi / 1,392 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 97° (east)
- **Return heading**: 270° (west)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Tonga) → French Polynesia
- **Time difference**: -23h (When it's 10:22 in Niuatoputapu, it's 11:22 in Papeete)
- **Elevation difference**: 25 ft (PPT is lower than NTT)

## Airports

### [Kuini Lavenia Airport (NTT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ntt-niuatoputapu-kuini-lavenia-airport/1ef266df-7067-6620-b19d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Niuatoputapu, Tonga
- ICAO: NFTP
- Timezone: Pacific/Tongatapu
- Coordinates: -15.980000, -173.790000
- Elevation: 30 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 medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:22 in Niuatoputapu, it's 11:22 in Papeete.
With a 23-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kuini Lavenia Airport (NTT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ntt-niuatoputapu-kuini-lavenia-airport/1ef266df-7067-6620-b19d-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)