PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,646 km
5,994 miles
RBU
Roebourne
Australia
Distance
9,646 km
5,994 mi / 5,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT RBU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Roebourne Airport
IATA Code PPT RBU
ICAO Code NTAA YROE
City Papeete Roebourne
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Perth
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -20.760000, 117.160000

Papeete (PPT) to Roebourne (RBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Roebourne Airport (RBU) in Roebourne, Australia is 9,646 kilometers (5,994 miles / 5,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:58 in Papeete, it's 21:58 in Roebourne. With a 18-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 Roebourne (RBU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Roebourne Airport (RBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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