PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
4,473 km
2,779 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,473 km
2,779 mi / 2,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

PBJ PPT
Airport Name Tavie Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PBJ PPT
ICAO Code NVSI NTAA
City Paama Island Papeete
Country Vanuatu French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Efate Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -16.440000, 168.260000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Paama Island (PBJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,473 kilometers (2,779 miles / 2,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 12:43 in Paama Island, it's 15:43 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 Paama Island (PBJ) follows a heading of 265° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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