PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,772 km
9,800 miles
RAJ
Rajkot
India
Distance
15,772 km
9,800 mi / 8,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT RAJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rajkot Airport
IATA Code PPT RAJ
ICAO Code NTAA VARK
City Papeete Rajkot
Country French Polynesia India
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5 ft 441 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 22.310000, 70.780000

Papeete (PPT) to Rajkot (RAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rajkot Airport (RAJ) in Rajkot, India is 15,772 kilometers (9,800 miles / 8,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 09:18 in Papeete, it's 00:48 in Rajkot. 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 Rajkot (RAJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 90° (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 Rajkot Airport (RAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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