PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,202 km
5,718 miles
RAC
Racine
United States
Distance
9,202 km
5,718 mi / 4,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RAC
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Batten International Airport
IATA Code PPT RAC
ICAO Code NTAA KRAC
City Papeete Racine
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 674 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 42.760000, -87.810000

Papeete (PPT) to Racine (RAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Batten International Airport (RAC) in Racine, United States is 9,202 kilometers (5,718 miles / 4,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:42 in Papeete, it's 02:42 in Racine. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Racine (RAC) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). 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 Batten International Airport (RAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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