# Distance from Papeete (PPT) to Rennell Island (RNL)

> 5,444 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,444 km / 3,383 mi / 2,939 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 270° (west)
- **Return heading**: 103° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (French Polynesia) → Solomon Islands
- **Time difference**: +21h (When it's 10:56 in Papeete, it's 07:56 in Rennell Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 5 ft (RNL is lower than PPT)

## Airports

### [Faa'a International Airport (PPT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ppt-papeete-faaa-international-airport/1ef266df-7320-6de4-b947-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Papeete, French Polynesia
- ICAO: NTAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
- Coordinates: -17.550000, -149.610000
- Elevation: 5 ft

### [Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rnl-rennell-island-rennelltingoa-airport/1ef266de-9880-6dec-b25a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rennell Island, Solomon Islands
- ICAO: AGGR
- Timezone: Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Coordinates: -11.530000, 160.060000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:56 in Papeete, it's 07:56 in Rennell Island.
With a 21-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Faa'a International Airport (PPT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ppt-papeete-faaa-international-airport/1ef266df-7320-6de4-b947-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rnl-rennell-island-rennelltingoa-airport/1ef266de-9880-6dec-b25a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)