KCS
Kings Creek Airport
Australia
8,086 km
5,025 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,086 km
5,025 mi / 4,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KCS PPT
Airport Name Kings Creek Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KCS PPT
ICAO Code YKCS NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 615 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -24.420000, 131.840000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kings Creek Airport (KCS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kings Creek Airport (KCS) in Kings Creek Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,086 kilometers (5,025 miles / 4,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 23:46 in Kings Creek Airport, it's 04:16 in Papeete. With a 19.5-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 Kings Creek Airport (KCS) follows a heading of 249° (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 Kings Creek Airport (KCS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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