PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,577 km
5,951 miles
RDB
Red Dog
United States
Distance
9,577 km
5,951 mi / 5,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

PPT RDB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Red Dog Airport
IATA Code PPT RDB
ICAO Code NTAA PADG
City Papeete Red Dog
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Nome
Elevation 5 ft 969 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 68.030000, -162.900000

Papeete (PPT) to Red Dog (RDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Red Dog Airport (RDB) in Red Dog, United States is 9,577 kilometers (5,951 miles / 5,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 07:02 in Papeete, it's 08:02 in Red Dog.

The return flight from Red Dog (RDB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 167° (south 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 Red Dog Airport (RDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.