PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,940 km
5,555 miles
RDR
Grand Forks
United States
Distance
8,940 km
5,555 mi / 4,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RDR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Grand Forks Afb Airport
IATA Code PPT RDR
ICAO Code NTAA KRDR
City Papeete Grand Forks
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 911 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 48.000000, -97.400000

Papeete (PPT) to Grand Forks (RDR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Grand Forks Afb Airport (RDR) in Grand Forks, United States is 8,940 kilometers (5,555 miles / 4,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 18:17 in Papeete, it's 22:17 in Grand Forks. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Grand Forks (RDR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 230° (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 Grand Forks Afb Airport (RDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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