PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,267 km
4,515 miles
RTP
Rutland Plains Airport
Australia
Distance
7,267 km
4,515 mi / 3,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT RTP
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rutland Plains Airport
IATA Code PPT RTP
ICAO Code NTAA YRTP
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -15.640000, 141.840000

Papeete (PPT) to Rutland Plains Airport (RTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rutland Plains Airport (RTP) in Rutland Plains Airport, Australia is 7,267 kilometers (4,515 miles / 3,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:30 in Papeete, it's 03:30 in Rutland Plains Airport. 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 Rutland Plains Airport (RTP) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 102° (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 Rutland Plains Airport (RTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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