PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,188 km
8,816 miles
RUM
Rumjatar
Nepal
Distance
14,188 km
8,816 mi / 7,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.75h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
291°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

PPT RUM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rumjatar Airport
IATA Code PPT RUM
ICAO Code NTAA VNRT
City Papeete Rumjatar
Country French Polynesia Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5 ft 4,500 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 27.300000, 86.550000

Papeete (PPT) to Rumjatar (RUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rumjatar Airport (RUM) in Rumjatar, Nepal is 14,188 kilometers (8,816 miles / 7,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:58 in Papeete, it's 10:43 in Rumjatar. With a 15.75-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 4,495 feet between the two airports. Rumjatar Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Rumjatar (RUM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Rumjatar Airport (RUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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