KNS
King Island Airport
Australia
6,782 km
4,214 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,782 km
4,214 mi / 3,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
89°
east

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KNS PPT
Airport Name King Island Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KNS PPT
ICAO Code YKII NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 132 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -39.880000, 143.880000 -17.550000, -149.610000

King Island Airport (KNS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Island Airport (KNS) in King Island Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,782 kilometers (4,214 miles / 3,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Australia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:04 in King Island Airport, it's 17:04 in Papeete. With a 21-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 King Island Airport (KNS) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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