PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
4,550 km
2,827 miles
WLH
Walaha
Vanuatu
Distance
4,550 km
2,827 mi / 2,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT WLH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Walaha Airport
IATA Code PPT WLH
ICAO Code NTAA NVSW
City Papeete Walaha
Country French Polynesia Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -15.410000, 167.690000

Papeete (PPT) to Walaha (WLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Walaha Airport (WLH) in Walaha, Vanuatu is 4,550 kilometers (2,827 miles / 2,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 20:55 in Papeete, it's 17:55 in Walaha. 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 Walaha (WLH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 99° (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 Walaha Airport (WLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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