AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
4,478 km
2,783 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,478 km
2,783 mi / 2,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AAK PPT
Airport Name Buariki Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AAK PPT
ICAO Code NGUK NTAA
City Buariki Papeete
Country Kiribati French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Buariki (AAK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,478 kilometers (2,783 miles / 2,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 03:57 in Buariki, it's 05:57 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 Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 292° (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 Buariki Airport (AAK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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