PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
4,476 km
2,781 miles
VLS
Valesdir
Vanuatu
Distance
4,476 km
2,781 mi / 2,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT VLS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Valesdir Airport
IATA Code PPT VLS
ICAO Code NTAA NVSV
City Papeete Valesdir
Country French Polynesia Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -16.800000, 168.180000

Papeete (PPT) to Valesdir (VLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Valesdir Airport (VLS) in Valesdir, Vanuatu is 4,476 kilometers (2,781 miles / 2,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Vanuatu. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:13 in Papeete, it's 00:13 in Valesdir. With a 21-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 Valesdir (VLS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Valesdir Airport (VLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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