PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,779 km
5,455 miles
ROR
Babelthuap Island
Palau
Distance
8,779 km
5,455 mi / 4,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT ROR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Palau International Airport
IATA Code PPT ROR
ICAO Code NTAA PTRO
City Papeete Babelthuap Island
Country French Polynesia Palau
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Palau
Elevation 5 ft 177 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 7.400000, 134.500000

Papeete (PPT) to Babelthuap Island (ROR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Palau International Airport (ROR) in Babelthuap Island, Palau is 8,779 kilometers (5,455 miles / 4,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:48 in Papeete, it's 22:48 in Babelthuap Island. With a 19-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 Babelthuap Island (ROR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 110° (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 Palau International Airport (ROR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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