AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
4,476 km
2,781 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,476 km
2,781 mi / 2,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AEA PPT
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AEA PPT
ICAO Code NGTB NTAA
City Abemama Atoll Papeete
Country Kiribati French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 8 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,476 kilometers (2,781 miles / 2,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Kiribati with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:37 in Abemama Atoll, it's 11:37 in Papeete. With a 22-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 Papeete (PPT) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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