PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,832 km
5,488 miles
RAF
Rafaela
Argentina
Distance
8,832 km
5,488 mi / 4,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RAF
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rafaela Airport
IATA Code PPT RAF
ICAO Code NTAA SAFR
City Papeete Rafaela
Country French Polynesia Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 5 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -31.280000, -61.500000

Papeete (PPT) to Rafaela (RAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rafaela Airport (RAF) in Rafaela, Argentina is 8,832 kilometers (5,488 miles / 4,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:41 in Papeete, it's 09:41 in Rafaela. With a 7-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 Rafaela (RAF) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 256° (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 Rafaela Airport (RAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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