# Distance from Papeete (PPT) to Ouvea (UVE)

> 4,604 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,604 km / 2,861 mi / 2,486 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 258° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 93° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (French Polynesia) → New Caledonia
- **Time difference**: +21h (When it's 16:30 in Papeete, it's 13:30 in Ouvea)
- **Elevation difference**: 18 ft (UVE is higher than PPT)

## Airports

### [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

### [Ouvea Airport (UVE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uve-ouvea-ouvea-airport/1ef266df-7534-6766-9599-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ouvea, New Caledonia
- ICAO: NWWV
- Timezone: Pacific/Noumea
- Coordinates: -20.640000, 166.570000
- Elevation: 23 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 16:30 in Papeete, it's 13:30 in Ouvea.
With a 21-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Faa'a International Airport (PPT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ppt-papeete-faaa-international-airport/1ef266df-7320-6de4-b947-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ouvea Airport (UVE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uve-ouvea-ouvea-airport/1ef266df-7534-6766-9599-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)