PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
2,888 km
1,794 miles
WLS
Wallis Island
WF
Distance
2,888 km
1,794 mi / 1,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT WLS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Hihifo Airport
IATA Code PPT WLS
ICAO Code NTAA NLWW
City Papeete Wallis Island
Country French Polynesia WF
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Wallis
Elevation 5 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -13.240000, -176.200000

Papeete (PPT) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 2,888 kilometers (1,794 miles / 1,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with WF. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:24 in Papeete, it's 23:24 in Wallis Island. With a 22-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 Wallis Island (WLS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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