Airport Comparison
| KKK | PPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kalakaket Creek Air Station | Faa'a International Airport |
| IATA Code | KKK | PPT |
| ICAO Code | K1KC | NTAA |
| City | Kalakaket Creek | Papeete |
| Country | United States | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Elevation | 1,598 ft | 5 ft |
| Coordinates | 64.400000, -156.800000 | -17.550000, -149.610000 |
Kalakaket Creek (KKK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) in Kalakaket Creek, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,133 kilometers (5,675 miles / 4,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 173°.
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 00:11 in Kalakaket Creek, it's 23:11 in Papeete.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,593 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Kalakaket Creek Air Station.
The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kalakaket Creek (KKK) follows a heading of 357° (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 Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.