PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
12,120 km
7,531 miles
RKO
Sipora Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,120 km
7,531 mi / 6,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
261°
west

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PPT RKO
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rokot Airport
IATA Code PPT RKO
ICAO Code NTAA WIBR
City Papeete Sipora Island
Country French Polynesia Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 5 ft 1 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -2.100000, 99.700000

Papeete (PPT) to Sipora Island (RKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rokot Airport (RKO) in Sipora Island, Indonesia is 12,120 kilometers (7,531 miles / 6,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:13 in Papeete, it's 03:13 in Sipora Island. With a 17-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 Sipora Island (RKO) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). 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 Rokot Airport (RKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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