PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
1,145 km
711 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
1,145 km
711 mi / 618 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT VHZ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code PPT VHZ
ICAO Code NTAA NTUV
City Papeete Vahitahi
Country French Polynesia French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Papeete (PPT) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 1,145 kilometers (711 miles / 618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within French Polynesia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 12:18 in Papeete, it's 12:18 in Vahitahi.

The return flight from Vahitahi (VHZ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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