CXI
Banana
Kiribati
2,332 km
1,449 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
2,332 km
1,449 mi / 1,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-24h
Pacific/Kiritimati
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CXI PPT
Airport Name Cassidy International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CXI PPT
ICAO Code PLCH NTAA
City Banana Papeete
Country Kiribati French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Kiritimati Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 1.990000, -157.350000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Banana (CXI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cassidy International Airport (CXI) in Banana, Kiribati to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 2,332 kilometers (1,449 miles / 1,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 22:45 in Banana, it's 22:45 in Papeete. With a 24-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 Banana (CXI) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Cassidy International Airport (CXI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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