PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,808 km
5,473 miles
RBR
Rio Branco
Brazil
Distance
8,808 km
5,473 mi / 4,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT RBR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Placido de Castro Airport
IATA Code PPT RBR
ICAO Code NTAA SBRB
City Papeete Rio Branco
Country French Polynesia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Rio_Branco
Elevation 5 ft 633 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -9.870000, -67.900000

Papeete (PPT) to Rio Branco (RBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) in Rio Branco, Brazil is 8,808 kilometers (5,473 miles / 4,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Brazil. 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 04:38 in Papeete, it's 09:38 in Rio Branco. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Branco (RBR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 254° (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 Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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