PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,968 km
4,951 miles
ROP
Rota Island
MP
Distance
7,968 km
4,951 mi / 4,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT ROP
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport
IATA Code PPT ROP
ICAO Code NTAA PGRO
City Papeete Rota Island
Country French Polynesia MP
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Saipan
Elevation 5 ft 606 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 14.170000, 145.240000

Papeete (PPT) to Rota Island (ROP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport (ROP) in Rota Island, MP is 7,968 kilometers (4,951 miles / 4,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 MP. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:25 in Papeete, it's 05:25 in Rota Island. With a 20-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 Rota Island (ROP) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 114° (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 Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport (ROP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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