PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,701 km
4,785 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,701 km
4,785 mi / 4,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT VAI
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code PPT VAI
ICAO Code NTAA AYVN
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Papeete (PPT) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 7,701 kilometers (4,785 miles / 4,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:55 in Papeete, it's 16:55 in Vanimo Airport. With a 20-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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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