KAL
Kaltag
United States
9,137 km
5,678 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,137 km
5,678 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

KAL PPT
Airport Name Kaltag Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KAL PPT
ICAO Code PAKV NTAA
City Kaltag Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 181 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 64.320000, -158.740000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kaltag (KAL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaltag Airport (KAL) in Kaltag, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,137 kilometers (5,678 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 10:59 in Kaltag, it's 09:59 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kaltag (KAL) 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 Kaltag Airport (KAL) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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