PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
1,315 km
817 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
1,315 km
817 mi / 710 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT PYE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code PPT PYE
ICAO Code NTAA NCPY
City Papeete Penrhyn Island
Country French Polynesia CK
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 5 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Papeete (PPT) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 1,315 kilometers (817 miles / 710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with CK. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:50 in Papeete, it's 10:50 in Penrhyn Island.

The return flight from Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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