KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
5,522 km
3,431 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
5,522 km
3,431 mi / 2,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Kwajalein
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KWA PPT
Airport Name Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KWA PPT
ICAO Code PKWA NTAA
City Kwajalein Papeete
Country Marshall Islands French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Kwajalein Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 16 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, 167.730000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kwajalein (KWA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 5,522 kilometers (3,431 miles / 2,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:52 in Kwajalein, it's 14:52 in Papeete. With a 22-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 Kwajalein (KWA) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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