KGK
Koliganek
United States
8,621 km
5,357 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,621 km
5,357 mi / 4,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

KGK PPT
Airport Name Koliganek Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KGK PPT
ICAO Code PAJZ NTAA
City Koliganek Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 272 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 59.730000, -157.260000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Koliganek (KGK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Koliganek Airport (KGK) in Koliganek, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,621 kilometers (5,357 miles / 4,655 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 04:45 in Koliganek, it's 03:45 in Papeete.

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

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