PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
4,583 km
2,848 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
4,583 km
2,848 mi / 2,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT ZGU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code PPT ZGU
ICAO Code NTAA NVSQ
City Papeete Gaua Island
Country French Polynesia Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Papeete (PPT) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 4,583 kilometers (2,848 miles / 2,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 18:04 in Papeete, it's 15:04 in Gaua Island. 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 Gaua Island (ZGU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 101° (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 Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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