PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,723 km
4,177 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
6,723 km
4,177 mi / 3,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RBF
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code PPT RBF
ICAO Code NTAA KL35
City Papeete Big Bear City
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 34.260000, -116.860000

Papeete (PPT) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 6,723 kilometers (4,177 miles / 3,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:47 in Papeete, it's 04:47 in Big Bear City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,747 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City (RBF) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 216° (southwest). 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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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