PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,386 km
10,803 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
17,386 km
10,803 mi / 9,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT UKA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code PPT UKA
ICAO Code NTAA HKUK
City Papeete Ukunda
Country French Polynesia Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Papeete (PPT) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 17,386 kilometers (10,803 miles / 9,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:06 in Papeete, it's 20:06 in Ukunda. With a 13-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 Ukunda (UKA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 158° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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