PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,345 km
9,535 miles
RAZ
Rawalakot
Pakistan
Distance
15,345 km
9,535 mi / 8,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT RAZ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rawalakot Airport
IATA Code PPT RAZ
ICAO Code NTAA OPRT
City Papeete Rawalakot
Country French Polynesia Pakistan
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Karachi
Elevation 5 ft 5,479 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 33.850000, 73.800000

Papeete (PPT) to Rawalakot (RAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rawalakot Airport (RAZ) in Rawalakot, Pakistan is 15,345 kilometers (9,535 miles / 8,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 French Polynesia with Pakistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:57 in Papeete, it's 10:57 in Rawalakot. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,474 feet between the two airports. Rawalakot Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rawalakot (RAZ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Rawalakot Airport (RAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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