KMQ
Kanazawa
Japan
9,798 km
6,088 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,798 km
6,088 mi / 5,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
114°
east southeast

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KMQ PPT
Airport Name Komatsu Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KMQ PPT
ICAO Code RJNK NTAA
City Kanazawa Papeete
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 36 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 36.390000, 136.410000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kanazawa (KMQ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) in Kanazawa, Japan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,798 kilometers (6,088 miles / 5,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Japan with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:02 in Kanazawa, it's 11:02 in Papeete. With a 19-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 Kanazawa (KMQ) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Komatsu Airport (KMQ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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