PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,806 km
4,850 miles
ROY
Rio Mayo
Argentina
Distance
7,806 km
4,850 mi / 4,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT ROY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rio Mayo Airport
IATA Code PPT ROY
ICAO Code NTAA SAWM
City Papeete Rio Mayo
Country French Polynesia Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation 5 ft 1,784 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -45.700000, -70.250000

Papeete (PPT) to Rio Mayo (ROY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) in Rio Mayo, Argentina is 7,806 kilometers (4,850 miles / 4,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Argentina. 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 04:35 in Papeete, it's 11:35 in Rio Mayo. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,779 feet between the two airports. Rio Mayo Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Mayo (ROY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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