PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,939 km
9,283 miles
RUN
St Denis
RE
Distance
14,939 km
9,283 mi / 8,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
214°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT RUN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Roland Garros Airport
IATA Code PPT RUN
ICAO Code NTAA FMEE
City Papeete St Denis
Country French Polynesia RE
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Indian/Reunion
Elevation 5 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -20.890000, 55.510000

Papeete (PPT) to St Denis (RUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Roland Garros Airport (RUN) in St Denis, RE is 14,939 kilometers (9,283 miles / 8,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 RE. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in Papeete, it's 15:23 in St Denis. With a 14-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 St Denis (RUN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 146° (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 Roland Garros Airport (RUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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