PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,631 km
4,120 miles
VNY
Van Nuys
United States
Distance
6,631 km
4,120 mi / 3,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VNY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Van Nuys Airport
IATA Code PPT VNY
ICAO Code NTAA KVNY
City Papeete Van Nuys
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 802 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 34.210000, -118.490000

Papeete (PPT) to Van Nuys (VNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Van Nuys, United States is 6,631 kilometers (4,120 miles / 3,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 01:06 in Papeete, it's 03:06 in Van Nuys.

The return flight from Van Nuys (VNY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 215° (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 Van Nuys Airport (VNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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