PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
3,215 km
1,998 miles
TVU
Matei
Fiji
Distance
3,215 km
1,998 mi / 1,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT TVU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Matei Airport
IATA Code PPT TVU
ICAO Code NTAA NFNM
City Papeete Matei
Country French Polynesia Fiji
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 5 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -16.690000, -179.880000

Papeete (PPT) to Matei (TVU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Matei Airport (TVU) in Matei, Fiji is 3,215 kilometers (1,998 miles / 1,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with Fiji. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:19 in Papeete, it's 17:19 in Matei. With a 22-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 Matei (TVU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 96° (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 Matei Airport (TVU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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