PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,900 km
9,880 miles
RBA
Rabat
Morocco
Distance
15,900 km
9,880 mi / 8,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
56°
northeast

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PPT RBA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rabat-Sale Airport
IATA Code PPT RBA
ICAO Code NTAA GMME
City Papeete Rabat
Country French Polynesia Morocco
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 5 ft 276 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 34.050000, -6.750000

Papeete (PPT) to Rabat (RBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) in Rabat, Morocco is 15,900 kilometers (9,880 miles / 8,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Morocco. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:50 in Papeete, it's 06:50 in Rabat. With a 11-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 Rabat (RBA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). 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 Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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