PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,654 km
5,999 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
9,654 km
5,999 mi / 5,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RIG
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code PPT RIG
ICAO Code NTAA SJRG
City Papeete Rio Grande
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Papeete (PPT) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 9,654 kilometers (5,999 miles / 5,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Brazil. 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 22:24 in Papeete, it's 05:24 in Rio Grande. With a 7-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 Rio Grande (RIG) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 251° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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