PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,751 km
9,166 miles
RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
Distance
14,751 km
9,166 mi / 7,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
163°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

PPT RHN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Skorpion Mine Airport
IATA Code PPT RHN
ICAO Code NTAA FYSA
City Papeete Rosh Pinah
Country French Polynesia Namibia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 5 ft 1,870 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -27.880000, 16.650000

Papeete (PPT) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia is 14,751 kilometers (9,166 miles / 7,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 Namibia. 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 02:39 in Papeete, it's 14:39 in Rosh Pinah. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,865 feet between the two airports. Skorpion Mine Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 198° (south 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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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