MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
4,715 km
2,930 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,715 km
2,930 mi / 2,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
121°
east southeast

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MTK PPT
Airport Name Makin Island Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MTK PPT
ICAO Code NGMN NTAA
City Makin Island Papeete
Country Kiribati French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 3.370000, 172.990000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Makin Island (MTK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,715 kilometers (2,930 miles / 2,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:53 in Makin Island, it's 22:53 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 Makin Island (MTK) follows a heading of 296° (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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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