# Distance from Papeete (PPT) to Vava'u Island (VAV)

> 2,575 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,575 km / 1,600 mi / 1,390 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 264° (west)
- **Return heading**: 91° (east)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (French Polynesia) → Tonga
- **Time difference**: +23h (When it's 19:44 in Papeete, it's 18:44 in Vava'u Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 231 ft (VAV 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

### [Vava'u International Airport (VAV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vav-vavau-island-vavau-international-airport/1ef266df-706b-6dba-aff0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vava'u Island, Tonga
- ICAO: NFTV
- Timezone: Pacific/Tongatapu
- Coordinates: -18.590000, -173.960000
- Elevation: 236 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:44 in Papeete, it's 18:44 in Vava'u Island.
With a 23-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)
- [Vava'u International Airport (VAV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vav-vavau-island-vavau-international-airport/1ef266df-706b-6dba-aff0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)