KPS
Kempsey Airport
Australia
5,964 km
3,706 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
5,964 km
3,706 mi / 3,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

KPS PPT
Airport Name Kempsey Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KPS PPT
ICAO Code YKMP NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 54 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -31.070000, 152.770000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kempsey Airport (KPS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kempsey Airport (KPS) in Kempsey Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 5,964 kilometers (3,706 miles / 3,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 23:31 in Kempsey Airport, it's 02:31 in Papeete. With a 21-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 Kempsey Airport (KPS) follows a heading of 244° (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 Kempsey Airport (KPS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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