KQA
Akutan
United States
8,116 km
5,043 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,116 km
5,043 mi / 4,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Nome
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KQA PPT
Airport Name Akutan Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KQA PPT
ICAO Code PAUT NTAA
City Akutan Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Nome Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 129 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 54.140000, -165.600000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Akutan (KQA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,116 kilometers (5,043 miles / 4,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 United States 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 16:39 in Akutan, it's 15:39 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Akutan (KQA) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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