OLI
Rif
Iceland
13,414 km
8,335 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
13,414 km
8,335 mi / 7,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

OLI PPT
Airport Name Rif Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code OLI PPT
ICAO Code BIRF NTAA
City Rif Papeete
Country Iceland French Polynesia
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 18 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 64.910000, -23.820000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Rif (OLI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rif Airport (OLI) in Rif, Iceland to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 13,414 kilometers (8,335 miles / 7,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Iceland with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:59 in Rif, it's 02:59 in Papeete. With a 10-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 Rif (OLI) follows a heading of 24° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rif Airport (OLI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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