PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
4,598 km
2,857 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
4,598 km
2,857 mi / 2,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT SON
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code PPT SON
ICAO Code NTAA NVSS
City Papeete Luganville
Country French Polynesia Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Papeete (PPT) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 4,598 kilometers (2,857 miles / 2,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:59 in Papeete, it's 18:59 in Luganville. 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 Luganville (SON) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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