PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
2,615 km
1,625 miles
TNV
Tabuaeran Island
Kiribati
Distance
2,615 km
1,625 mi / 1,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+24h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TNV
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tabuaeran Island Airport
IATA Code PPT TNV
ICAO Code NTAA PLFA
City Papeete Tabuaeran Island
Country French Polynesia Kiribati
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Kiritimati
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 3.900000, -159.390000

Papeete (PPT) to Tabuaeran Island (TNV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) in Tabuaeran Island, Kiribati is 2,615 kilometers (1,625 miles / 1,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 02:54 in Papeete, it's 02:54 in Tabuaeran Island. With a 24-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 Tabuaeran Island (TNV) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 156° (south 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 Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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