GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
6,188 km
3,845 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,188 km
3,845 mi / 3,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

GKL PPT
Airport Name Great Keppel Is Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GKL PPT
ICAO Code YGKL NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Lindeman Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 21 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -23.180000, 150.940000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,188 kilometers (3,845 miles / 3,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:45 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 01:45 in Papeete. With a 20-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 Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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