Kaukura Airport
Kaukura Atoll · French PolynesiaICAO NTGK
Kaukura Airport (KKR) is an airport serving Kaukura Atoll, French Polynesia, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 15° 39' 47.9" S, 146° 53' 6.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Tahiti (GMT-10).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from KKR
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPT | Papeete, French Polynesia | 222 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 91 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KKR
1 active airline serving Kaukura Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kaukura Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arutua Airport | AXR | Arutua | French Polynesia | 54 km |
| Rangiroa Airport | RGI | Rangiroa | French Polynesia | 114 km |
| Fakarava Airport | FAV | Fakarava | French Polynesia | 138 km |
| Ahe Airport | AHE | Ahe | French Polynesia | 152 km |
| Tikehau Airport | TIH | Tikehau | French Polynesia | 157 km |
| Manihi Airport | XMH | Manihi | French Polynesia | 162 km |
| Takapoto Airport | TKP | Takapoto | French Polynesia | 205 km |
| Mataiva Airport | MVT | Mataiva | French Polynesia | 216 km |
Other Airports in French Polynesia
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 15° 39' 47.9" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 146° 53' 6.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -15.663300
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -146.884995
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Tahiti
- UTC Offset
- GMT-10
- Current Local Time
- 08:41 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 11 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 3 m
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