KMA
Kerema
Papua New Guinea
7,059 km
4,386 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,059 km
4,386 mi / 3,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KMA PPT
Airport Name Kerema Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KMA PPT
ICAO Code AYKM NTAA
City Kerema Papeete
Country Papua New Guinea French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 10 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -7.960000, 145.770000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kerema (KMA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerema Airport (KMA) in Kerema, Papua New Guinea to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,059 kilometers (4,386 miles / 3,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 Papua New Guinea with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:22 in Kerema, it's 13:22 in Papeete. With a 20-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 Kerema (KMA) follows a heading of 270° (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 Kerema Airport (KMA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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