PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
4,112 km
2,555 miles
TMN
Tamana Island
Kiribati
Distance
4,112 km
2,555 mi / 2,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TMN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tamana Island Airport
IATA Code PPT TMN
ICAO Code NTAA NGTM
City Papeete Tamana Island
Country French Polynesia Kiribati
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -2.490000, 175.970000

Papeete (PPT) to Tamana Island (TMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tamana Island Airport (TMN) in Tamana Island, Kiribati is 4,112 kilometers (2,555 miles / 2,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:00 in Papeete, it's 06:00 in Tamana Island. 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 Tamana Island (TMN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Tamana Island Airport (TMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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