KSA
Kosrae
Micronesia
5,795 km
3,601 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
5,795 km
3,601 mi / 3,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Kosrae
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KSA PPT
Airport Name Kosrae Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KSA PPT
ICAO Code PTSA NTAA
City Kosrae Papeete
Country Micronesia French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Kosrae Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 12 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 5.360000, 162.960000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kosrae (KSA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kosrae Airport (KSA) in Kosrae, Micronesia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 5,795 kilometers (3,601 miles / 3,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Micronesia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:59 in Kosrae, it's 00:59 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 Kosrae (KSA) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Kosrae Airport (KSA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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