DRF
Kenai
United States
8,692 km
5,401 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,692 km
5,401 mi / 4,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

DRF PPT
Airport Name Drift River Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code DRF PPT
ICAO Code 3AK5 NTAA
City Kenai Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 30 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 60.590000, -152.160000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kenai (DRF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drift River Airport (DRF) in Kenai, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,692 kilometers (5,401 miles / 4,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 06:20 in Kenai, it's 05:20 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kenai (DRF) follows a heading of 359° (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 Drift River Airport (DRF) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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