KKX
Kikai Airport
Japan
10,033 km
6,234 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,033 km
6,234 mi / 5,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
110°
east southeast

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KKX PPT
Airport Name Kikai Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KKX PPT
ICAO Code RJKI NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 21 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 28.320000, 129.930000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kikai Airport (KKX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kikai Airport (KKX) in Kikai Airport, Japan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,033 kilometers (6,234 miles / 5,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Japan with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:17 in Kikai Airport, it's 21:17 in Papeete. With a 19-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 Kikai Airport (KKX) follows a heading of 300° (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 Kikai Airport (KKX) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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