Distance From Katiu Airport to Malta International Airport, KXU - MLA Distance

The distance from Katiu Airport (KXU) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 10565 miles or 17003 kilometers or 9175 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 Valletta ( Malta )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Katiu and Valletta takes around 24 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Katiu Airport, Katiu, French Polynesia to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is 24 hours 17 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 - MLA

Kilometers		17003 km
Statute Miles		10565 miles
Nautical Miles		9175 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 17 minutes

Katiu Airport to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - KXU to MLA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Katiu, French Polynesia and Valletta, Malta. .

Nonstop flight route between Katiu, French Polynesia and Valletta, Malta.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KXU - MLA

Time difference between Katiu (French Polynesia) and Valletta (Malta) is 12 Hours.
Valletta time is 12 Hours ahead of Katiu.

Location	Local Time
Katiu (French Polynesia)	2026-06-14, 19:51:19 -10
Valletta (Malta)	2026-06-15, 07:51:19 CEST

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

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta