KIC
King City
United States
6,688 km
4,156 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,688 km
4,156 mi / 3,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KIC PPT
Airport Name Mesa Del Rey Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KIC PPT
ICAO Code KKIC NTAA
City King City Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 374 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 36.230000, -121.120000 -17.550000, -149.610000

King City (KIC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mesa Del Rey Airport (KIC) in King City, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,688 kilometers (4,156 miles / 3,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 United States with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:06 in King City, it's 11:06 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to King City (KIC) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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