# Distance from Papeete (PPT) to Wallis Island (WLS)

> 2,888 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,888 km / 1,794 mi / 1,559 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 276° (west)
- **Return heading**: 103° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (French Polynesia) → WF
- **Time difference**: +22h (When it's 03:39 in Papeete, it's 01:39 in Wallis Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 74 ft (WLS 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

### [Hihifo Airport (WLS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wls-wallis-island-hihifo-airport/1ef266df-71eb-6140-9d4f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wallis Island, WF
- ICAO: NLWW
- Timezone: Pacific/Wallis
- Coordinates: -13.240000, -176.200000
- Elevation: 79 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:39 in Papeete, it's 01:39 in Wallis Island.
With a 22-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)
- [Hihifo Airport (WLS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wls-wallis-island-hihifo-airport/1ef266df-71eb-6140-9d4f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)