KNX
Kununurra
Australia
8,629 km
5,362 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,629 km
5,362 mi / 4,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Perth
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KNX PPT
Airport Name Kununurra Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KNX PPT
ICAO Code YPKU NTAA
City Kununurra Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Perth Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 145 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -15.780000, 128.710000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kununurra (KNX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kununurra Airport (KNX) in Kununurra, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,629 kilometers (5,362 miles / 4,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 18:56 in Kununurra, it's 00:56 in Papeete. With a 18-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 Kununurra (KNX) follows a heading of 257° (west 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 Kununurra Airport (KNX) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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