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Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT)
Fa'a'ā International Airport is an international airport serving Papeete ((unassigned)), French Polynesia. Its IATA code is PPT and its ICAO code is NTAA. It has one runway, 3,463 m long.
- IATAPPT
- ICAONTAA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- PPT
- ICAO code
- NTAA
- City
- Papeete
- Region / province
- (unassigned)
- Country / territory
- French Polynesia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 17.5535° S, 149.6069° W
- Elevation
- 2 m (5 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,463 m (11,360 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,463 m11,360 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
11,795 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
12,170 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
11,809 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 118.100 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.800 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Fa'a'ā International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Papeete through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in French Polynesia
Fa'a'ā International Airport is the only airport in French Polynesia in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Fa'a'ā International Airport?
The IATA code of Fa'a'ā International Airport is PPT and its ICAO code is NTAA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Fa'a'ā International Airport located?
Fa'a'ā International Airport is in Papeete, (unassigned), French Polynesia, at coordinates 17.5535° S, 149.6069° W and an elevation of 2 m (5 ft).
How far is Fa'a'ā International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Fa'a'ā International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 11,809 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 12,170 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 11,795 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 15 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Fa'a'ā International Airport?
The longest runway at Fa'a'ā International Airport is 3,463 m (11,360 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Fa'a'ā International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.