PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
5,600 km
3,480 miles
XYA
Yandina
Solomon Islands
Distance
5,600 km
3,480 mi / 3,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT XYA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Yandina Airport
IATA Code PPT XYA
ICAO Code NTAA AGGY
City Papeete Yandina
Country French Polynesia Solomon Islands
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 5 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -9.090000, 159.220000

Papeete (PPT) to Yandina (XYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Yandina Airport (XYA) in Yandina, Solomon Islands is 5,600 kilometers (3,480 miles / 3,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Solomon Islands. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in Papeete, it's 22:23 in Yandina. 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 Yandina (XYA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 105° (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 Yandina Airport (XYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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