PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,804 km
5,471 miles
RSW
Fort Myers
United States
Distance
8,804 km
5,471 mi / 4,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RSW
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Southwest Florida International Airport
IATA Code PPT RSW
ICAO Code NTAA KRSW
City Papeete Fort Myers
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 26.500000, -81.800000

Papeete (PPT) to Fort Myers (RSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, United States is 8,804 kilometers (5,471 miles / 4,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:09 in Papeete, it's 04:09 in Fort Myers. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fort Myers (RSW) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). 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 Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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