MZK
Marakei
Kiribati
4,615 km
2,868 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,615 km
2,868 mi / 2,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MZK PPT
Airport Name Marakei Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MZK PPT
ICAO Code NGMK NTAA
City Marakei Papeete
Country Kiribati French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 10 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 2.060000, 173.270000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Marakei (MZK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Marakei Airport (MZK) in Marakei, Kiribati to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,615 kilometers (2,868 miles / 2,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:05 in Marakei, it's 08:05 in Papeete. With a 22-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 Marakei (MZK) follows a heading of 294° (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 Marakei Airport (MZK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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