KUQ
Kuri
Papua New Guinea
7,348 km
4,566 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,348 km
4,566 mi / 3,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KUQ PPT
Airport Name Kuri Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KUQ PPT
ICAO Code AYKU NTAA
City Kuri Papeete
Country Papua New Guinea French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 35 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -7.140000, 143.280000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kuri (KUQ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuri Airport (KUQ) in Kuri, Papua New Guinea to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,348 kilometers (4,566 miles / 3,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 09:30 in Kuri, it's 13:30 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 Kuri (KUQ) 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 Kuri Airport (KUQ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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