PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,025 km
4,365 miles
RCM
Richmond Airport
Australia
Distance
7,025 km
4,365 mi / 3,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT RCM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Richmond Airport
IATA Code PPT RCM
ICAO Code NTAA YRMD
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5 ft 676 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -20.700000, 143.120000

Papeete (PPT) to Richmond Airport (RCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Richmond Airport (RCM) in Richmond Airport, Australia is 7,025 kilometers (4,365 miles / 3,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:20 in Papeete, it's 11:20 in Richmond Airport. With a 20-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 Richmond Airport (RCM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Richmond Airport (RCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.