PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
3,618 km
2,248 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
3,618 km
2,248 mi / 1,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT RTA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code PPT RTA
ICAO Code NTAA NFNR
City Papeete Rotuma
Country French Polynesia Fiji
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 5 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Papeete (PPT) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 3,618 kilometers (2,248 miles / 1,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with Fiji. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:19 in Papeete, it's 07:19 in Rotuma. With a 22-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 Rotuma (RTA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 103° (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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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