Distance From Kaukura Airport to Phuket International Airport, KKR - HKT Distance

The distance from Kaukura Airport (KKR) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 8013 miles or 12895 kilometers or 6958 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 Raitahiti ( French Polynesia ) to Phuket ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Raitahiti and Phuket takes around 18 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kaukura Airport, Raitahiti, French Polynesia to Phuket International Airport, Phuket, Thailand is 18 hours 25 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 • KKR - HKT

Kilometers		12895 km
Statute Miles		8013 miles
Nautical Miles		6958 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 25 minutes

Kaukura Airport to Phuket International Airport Flight Route Map - KKR to HKT Flight Path

Location of Kaukura Airport & Phuket International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Raitahiti to Phuket nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Raitahiti, French Polynesia and Phuket, Thailand. .

Nonstop flight route between Raitahiti, French Polynesia and Phuket, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KKR - HKT

Time difference between Raitahiti (French Polynesia) and Phuket (Thailand) is 17 Hours.
Phuket time is 17 Hours ahead of Raitahiti.

Location	Local Time
Raitahiti (French Polynesia)	2026-03-18, 04:50:28 -10
Phuket (Thailand)	2026-03-18, 21:50:28 +07

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

Kaukura Airport (KKR / NTGK) Raitahiti, French Polynesia

Destination

Phuket International Airport (HKT / VTSP) Phuket, Thailand