PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,103 km
5,657 miles
RIE
Rice Lake
United States
Distance
9,103 km
5,657 mi / 4,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RIE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field
IATA Code PPT RIE
ICAO Code NTAA KRPD
City Papeete Rice Lake
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 1,109 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 45.420000, -91.770000

Papeete (PPT) to Rice Lake (RIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) in Rice Lake, United States is 9,103 kilometers (5,657 miles / 4,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 04:04 in Papeete, it's 08:04 in Rice Lake. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,104 feet between the two airports. Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Rice Lake (RIE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 235° (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 Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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