Distance From Katiu Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, KXU - CMH Distance

The distance from Katiu Airport (KXU) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is 5543 miles or 8920 kilometers or 4814 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Katiu ( French Polynesia ) to Columbus ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Katiu and Columbus takes around 12 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Katiu Airport, Katiu, French Polynesia to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus, United States is 12 hours 44 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KXU - CMH

Kilometers		8920 km
Statute Miles		5543 miles
Nautical Miles		4814 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 44 minutes

Katiu Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport Flight Route Map - KXU to CMH Flight Path

Location of Katiu Airport & John Glenn Columbus International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Katiu to Columbus nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Katiu, French Polynesia and Columbus, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Katiu, French Polynesia and Columbus, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KXU - CMH

Time difference between Katiu (French Polynesia) and Columbus (United States) is 6 Hours.
Columbus time is 6 Hours ahead of Katiu.

Location	Local Time
Katiu (French Polynesia)	2026-07-29, 21:16:57 -10
Columbus (United States)	2026-07-30, 03:16:57 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Katiu Airport (KXU / NTKT) Katiu, French Polynesia

Destination

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH / KCMH) Columbus, United States