PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,947 km
4,938 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
7,947 km
4,938 mi / 4,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT RIJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code PPT RIJ
ICAO Code NTAA SPJA
City Papeete Rioja
Country French Polynesia Peru
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Lima
Elevation 5 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Papeete (PPT) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 7,947 kilometers (4,938 miles / 4,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Peru. 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 17:55 in Papeete, it's 22:55 in Rioja. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,702 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 253° (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 Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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