PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,881 km
5,519 miles
VLA
Vandalia
United States
Distance
8,881 km
5,519 mi / 4,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
43°
northeast

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PPT VLA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Vandalia Municipal Airport
IATA Code PPT VLA
ICAO Code NTAA KVLA
City Papeete Vandalia
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 537 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 38.990000, -89.170000

Papeete (PPT) to Vandalia (VLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Vandalia Municipal Airport (VLA) in Vandalia, United States is 8,881 kilometers (5,519 miles / 4,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:36 in Papeete, it's 12:36 in Vandalia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vandalia (VLA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). 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 Vandalia Municipal Airport (VLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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