PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,163 km
5,693 miles
RBY
Ruby
United States
Distance
9,163 km
5,693 mi / 4,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

PPT RBY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Ruby Airport
IATA Code PPT RBY
ICAO Code NTAA PARY
City Papeete Ruby
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 658 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 64.730000, -155.470000

Papeete (PPT) to Ruby (RBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Ruby Airport (RBY) in Ruby, United States is 9,163 kilometers (5,693 miles / 4,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 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 00:03 in Papeete, it's 01:03 in Ruby.

The return flight from Ruby (RBY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 174° (south). 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 Ruby Airport (RBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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