PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,233 km
5,116 miles
REL
Rawson
Argentina
Distance
8,233 km
5,116 mi / 4,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT REL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport
IATA Code PPT REL
ICAO Code NTAA SAVT
City Papeete Rawson
Country French Polynesia Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation 5 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -43.210000, -65.270000

Papeete (PPT) to Rawson (REL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport (REL) in Rawson, Argentina is 8,233 kilometers (5,116 miles / 4,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Argentina. 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 01:28 in Papeete, it's 08:28 in Rawson. With a 7-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 Rawson (REL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport (REL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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