# Distance from Papeete (PPT) to Walaha (WLH)

> 4,550 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,550 km / 2,827 mi / 2,457 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 267° (west)
- **Return heading**: 99° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (French Polynesia) → Vanuatu
- **Time difference**: +21h (When it's 17:55 in Papeete, it's 14:55 in Walaha)
- **Elevation difference**: 146 ft (WLH is higher than PPT)

## Airports

### [Faa'a International Airport (PPT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ppt-papeete-faaa-international-airport/1ef266df-7320-6de4-b947-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Papeete, French Polynesia
- ICAO: NTAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
- Coordinates: -17.550000, -149.610000
- Elevation: 5 ft

### [Walaha Airport (WLH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlh-walaha-walaha-airport/1ef266df-74ba-620e-8ed5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Walaha, Vanuatu
- ICAO: NVSW
- Timezone: Pacific/Efate
- Coordinates: -15.410000, 167.690000
- Elevation: 151 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:55 in Papeete, it's 14:55 in Walaha.
With a 21-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Faa'a International Airport (PPT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ppt-papeete-faaa-international-airport/1ef266df-7320-6de4-b947-06bb2780ed98)
- [Walaha Airport (WLH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlh-walaha-walaha-airport/1ef266df-74ba-620e-8ed5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)