PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,154 km
3,824 miles
XRH
Richmond
Australia
Distance
6,154 km
3,824 mi / 3,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT XRH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport RAAF Base Richmond
IATA Code PPT XRH
ICAO Code NTAA YSRI
City Papeete Richmond
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -33.600000, 150.780000

Papeete (PPT) to Richmond (XRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) in Richmond, Australia is 6,154 kilometers (3,824 miles / 3,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 22:56 in Papeete, it's 19:56 in Richmond. With a 21-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 Richmond (XRH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 89° (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 RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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