The flight distance from Kivalina Airport (KVL) in Kivalina, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,562 kilometers (5,942 miles / 5,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 23:54 in Kivalina, it's 22:54 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kivalina (KVL) follows a heading of 354° (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 Kivalina Airport (KVL) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.