PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
13,848 km
8,605 miles
RUP
Rupsi India Airport
India
Distance
13,848 km
8,605 mi / 7,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT RUP
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rupsi India Airport
IATA Code PPT RUP
ICAO Code NTAA VERU
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia India
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5 ft 131 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 26.140000, 89.910000

Papeete (PPT) to Rupsi India Airport (RUP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rupsi India Airport (RUP) in Rupsi India Airport, India is 13,848 kilometers (8,605 miles / 7,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 India. 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 05:33 in Papeete, it's 21:03 in Rupsi India Airport. With a 15.5-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 Rupsi India Airport (RUP) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 94° (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 Rupsi India Airport (RUP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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