AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,509 km
2,802 miles
FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
4,509 km
2,802 mi / 2,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL FAC
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Faaite Airport
IATA Code AKL FAC
ICAO Code NZAA NTKF
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 23 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -16.690000, -145.330000

Auckland (AKL) to Faaite Airport (FAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia is 4,509 kilometers (2,802 miles / 2,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:46 in Auckland, it's 06:46 in Faaite Airport. With a 23-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 Faaite Airport (FAC) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 232° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Faaite Airport (FAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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