KIN
Kingston
Jamaica
8,887 km
5,522 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,887 km
5,522 mi / 4,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Jamaica
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KIN PPT
Airport Name Norman Manley International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KIN PPT
ICAO Code MKJP NTAA
City Kingston Papeete
Country Jamaica French Polynesia
Timezone America/Jamaica Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 10 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 17.940000, -76.790000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kingston (KIN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston, Jamaica to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,887 kilometers (5,522 miles / 4,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Jamaica 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 23:38 in Kingston, it's 18:38 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kingston (KIN) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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