Sailing Times and Distances for Wallis and Futuna
Sailing across the South Pacific? See if the remote lagoons and traditional Polynesian landscapes of Wallis and Futuna LINK#TT064 can be added to your voyage with this guide to sailing times and distances.
Whether youāre cruising through on a Transpacific route or planning a stop in this secluded destination, understanding distances and maritime conditions helps you navigate the waters around Wallis, Futuna and neighbouring South Pacific islands.
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About Sailing to Wallis and Futuna
The official port of entry for yachts is the harbour near MataāUtu on Wallis Island.
All arriving vessels should notify local port authorities in advance (typically at least 48 hours) and submit standard entry documentation such as a Customs Declaration and Crew List.
Upon arrival, yachts are subject to clearance by immigration, customs and health officials. There is no requirement for a separate cruising permit before arrival.
When ready to depart, vessels must complete formal clearance with local authorities.
Check out Sailing Guide to Wallis & Futuna: Tips for Yachting for full procedures, anchorage information and local regulations.
Sailing Times and Distances in the South Pacific to Wallis and Futuna
The South Pacific is a beloved playground for sailors, with crossings between island nations often taking less than a week. Wallis and Futuna sits along cruising routes between Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and other South Pacific destinations.
So, how long does it take to sail to Wallis and Futuna from neighbouring Pacific nations? Here are approximate distances and sailing times, calculated using an average cruising speed of 10 knots.
- Samoa to Wallis and Futuna: 260 nautical miles / 1 day 2 hours
- Tokelau to Wallis and Futuna: 354 nautical miles / 1 day 11 hours
- American Samoa to Wallis and Futuna: 326 nautical miles / 1 day 9 hours
- Niue to Wallis and Futuna: 500 nautical miles / 2 days 2 hours
- Tonga to Wallis and Futuna: 475 nautical miles / 2 days
- French Polynesia (Tahiti) to Wallis and Futuna: 1,561 nautical miles / 6 days 12 hours
- Tuvalu to Wallis and Futuna: 397 nautical miles / 1 days 16 hours
- Fiji to Wallis and Futuna: 460 nautical miles / 1 days 22 hours
- Cook Islands to Wallis and Futuna: 1,053 nautical miles / 4 days 9 hours
- Vanuatu to Wallis and Futuna: 937 nautical miles / 3 days 22 hours
- Kiribati (Tarawa) to Wallis and Futuna: 2,347 nautical miles / 9 days 19 hours
- New Caledonia to Wallis and Futuna: 292 nautical miles / 1 day 5 hours
- Nauru to Wallis and Futuna: 1,038 nautical miles / 4 days 8 hours
- New Zealand (Auckland) to Wallis and Futuna: 1,198 nautical miles / 5 days
- Solomon Islands to Wallis and Futuna: 699 nautical miles / 2 days 22 hours
- Australia (Brisbane) to Wallis and Futuna: 1,018 nautical miles / 4 days 6 hours
- Papua New Guinea to Wallis and Futuna: 1,331 nautical miles / 5 days 13 hours
Sailing Times and Distances from the Pacific Rim to Wallis and Futuna
For the adventurous sailor, reaching Wallis and Futuna from the Pacific Rim is a true bluewater voyage, but entirely possible in under a month. Whether you're departing from Asia or the Americas, this route will take you through some of the most remote and scenic parts of the Pacific.
Note: All times and distances below are calculated assuming an average sailing speed of 10 knots.
- Hawaii to Wallis and Futuna: 3,078 nautical miles / 12 days 20 hours
- Indonesia to Wallis and Futuna: 3,144 nautical miles / 13 days 3 hours
- Mexico to Wallis and Futuna: 5611 nautical miles / 23 days 9 hours
- Los Angeles to Wallis and Futuna: 5,214 nautical miles / 21 days 18 hours
- The Philippines to Wallis and Futuna: 3,412 nautical miles / 15 days 5 hours
- Hong Kong to Wallis and Futuna: 3,990 nautical miles / 16 days 15 hours
- Singapore to Wallis and Futuna: 3,980 nautical miles / 16 days 14 hours
- Chile to Wallis and Futuna: 5,673 nautical miles / 23 days 16 hours
More About Sailing and Travel Times in Wallis and Futuna
That's it for our guide to the sailing times and how long it takes to sail to Wallis and Futuna. Find out more about sailing to Wallis and Futuna, as well as more travel times and distances, in the guides below:
- Sailing Guide to Wallis & Futuna: Tips for Yachting in Wallis & Futuna
- Wallis & Futuna Travel Times & Distances: How Long Does it Take to Travel Around Wallis & Futuna?
- What are the Flight Times to Wallis & Futuna?
Finally, plan your trip to Wallis and Futuna with ease using The Complete Travel Guide to Wallis & Futuna LINK#TT064Ā and get tips from the Wallis & Futuna Travel Tips: 30 Tips for Travelling in Wallis & Futuna.
