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How to get fromPapeete to Sumbaby plane or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Papeete to Sumba by plane or car ferry

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  1. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Tambolaka

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    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Tambolaka (TMC)plane plane PPT - TMC
    32h 9m
    Rp 12,000,000–40,000,000

  2. Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly to Tambolaka

    1. Take the car ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Tambolaka (TMC)plane plane MOZ - TMC
    2d 3h
    Rp 15,146,925–47,613,426

  3. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Waingapu

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Waingapu (WGP)plane plane PPT - WGP
    34h 14m
    Rp 13,000,000–43,000,000

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Tambolaka (TMC) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration32h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRp 12,029,296Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Papeete to Sumba.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,818.8 km
  • Duration: 32h 9m

What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and Sumba, Indonesia?

Air New Zealand, NAM Air, and three other airlines fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Tambolaka (TMC) once daily.

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