PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
4,533 km
2,817 miles
RCL
Redcliffe
Vanuatu
Distance
4,533 km
2,817 mi / 2,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT RCL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Redcliffe Airport
IATA Code PPT RCL
ICAO Code NTAA NVSR
City Papeete Redcliffe
Country French Polynesia Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -15.470000, 167.840000

Papeete (PPT) to Redcliffe (RCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Redcliffe Airport (RCL) in Redcliffe, Vanuatu is 4,533 kilometers (2,817 miles / 2,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:59 in Papeete, it's 02:59 in Redcliffe. With a 21-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 Redcliffe (RCL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 99° (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 Redcliffe Airport (RCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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