AKN
King Salmon
United States
8,501 km
5,282 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,501 km
5,282 mi / 4,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

AKN PPT
Airport Name King Salmon Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AKN PPT
ICAO Code PAKN NTAA
City King Salmon Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 73 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 58.680000, -156.650000 -17.550000, -149.610000

King Salmon (AKN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Salmon Airport (AKN) in King Salmon, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,501 kilometers (5,282 miles / 4,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 United States with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:02 in King Salmon, it's 04:02 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to King Salmon (AKN) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Salmon Airport (AKN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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