WLS

Hihifo Airport

Wallis · Wallis and FutunaICAO NLWW

Hihifo Airport (WLS) is an airport serving Wallis, Wallis and Futuna, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 13° 14' 17.9" S, 176° 11' 56.4" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Wallis (GMT+12).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

79/ 24m

Pacific/Wallis

GMT+12

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Airport Details

IATA Code

WLS

ICAO Code

NLWW

City

Wallis

Country

Wallis and Futuna

Elevation

79 ft

Local Time

04:25 AM (GMT+12)

Coordinates

Latitude:-13.2383°

Longitude:-176.1990°

Popular Routes from WLS

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
FUT	Futuna Island, Wallis and Futuna	146 mi	0h 47m	short-haul	60 kg	View
NAN	Nandi, Fiji	525 mi	1h 30m	short-haul	216 kg	View
NOU	Noumea, New Caledonia	1,306 mi	3h 8m	medium-haul	328 kg	View

Airlines Operating at WLS

1 active airline serving Hihifo Airport.

Air Caledonie International

SBFrance

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Hihifo Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Pointe Vele Airport	FUT	Futuna Island	Wallis and Futuna	234 km
Faleolo International Airport	APW	Faleolo	Samoa	458 km
Vanua Balavu Airport	VBV	Vanua Balavu	Fiji	537 km
Matei Airport	TVU	Matei	Fiji	550 km
Lakeba Island Airport	LKB	Lakeba Island	Fiji	616 km
Cicia Airport	ICI	Cicia	Fiji	602 km

Other Airports in Wallis and Futuna

Pointe Vele Airport

FUTFutuna Island

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 13° 14' 17.9" S
Longitude (DMS): 176° 11' 56.4" W
Latitude (Decimal): -13.238300
Longitude (Decimal): -176.199005
Hemisphere: Southern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Pacific/Wallis
UTC Offset: GMT+12
Current Local Time: 04:25 AM
Elevation (ft): 79 ft
Elevation (m): 24 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Hihifo Airport?

The IATA code for Hihifo Airport is WLS, and its ICAO code is NLWW. The airport is located in Wallis, Wallis and Futuna.

How many destinations can you fly to from WLS?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis, Wallis and Futuna.

What airlines fly from WLS?

There are 1 airlines operating from WLS, including Air Caledonie International.

What timezone is Hihifo Airport in?

Hihifo Airport is in the Pacific/Wallis timezone (GMT+12). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Hihifo Airport?

Hihifo Airport sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level.

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