PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
1,144 km
711 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
1,144 km
711 mi / 618 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT RAR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code PPT RAR
ICAO Code NTAA NCRG
City Papeete Avarua
Country French Polynesia CK
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 5 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Papeete (PPT) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 1,144 kilometers (711 miles / 618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with CK. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:06 in Papeete, it's 02:06 in Avarua.

The return flight from Avarua (RAR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). 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 Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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