AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
4,023 km
2,500 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,023 km
2,500 mi / 2,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AIS PPT
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AIS PPT
ICAO Code NGTR NTAA
City Arorae Island Papeete
Country Kiribati French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Arorae Island (AIS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,023 kilometers (2,500 miles / 2,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 22:50 in Arorae Island, it's 00:50 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 Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 291° (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 Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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