PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,973 km
5,575 miles
RIB
Riberalta
Bolivia
Distance
8,973 km
5,575 mi / 4,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT RIB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport
IATA Code PPT RIB
ICAO Code NTAA SLRI
City Papeete Riberalta
Country French Polynesia Bolivia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/La_Paz
Elevation 5 ft 462 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -11.000000, -66.000000

Papeete (PPT) to Riberalta (RIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) in Riberalta, Bolivia is 8,973 kilometers (5,575 miles / 4,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:21 in Papeete, it's 18:21 in Riberalta. With a 6-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 Riberalta (RIB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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