AKS
Auki
Solomon Islands
5,457 km
3,391 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
5,457 km
3,391 mi / 2,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AKS PPT
Airport Name Auki Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AKS PPT
ICAO Code AGGA NTAA
City Auki Papeete
Country Solomon Islands French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -8.700000, 160.680000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Auki (AKS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auki Airport (AKS) in Auki, Solomon Islands to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 5,457 kilometers (3,391 miles / 2,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:18 in Auki, it's 13:18 in Papeete. With a 21-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 Auki (AKS) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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