PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,426 km
5,857 miles
RCT
Reed City
United States
Distance
9,426 km
5,857 mi / 5,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RCT
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Nartron Field
IATA Code PPT RCT
ICAO Code NTAA KRCT
City Papeete Reed City
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Detroit
Elevation 5 ft 1,055 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 43.900000, -85.520000

Papeete (PPT) to Reed City (RCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Nartron Field (RCT) in Reed City, United States is 9,426 kilometers (5,857 miles / 5,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:02 in Papeete, it's 00:02 in Reed City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,050 feet between the two airports. Nartron Field sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Reed City (RCT) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 239° (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 Nartron Field (RCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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