PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,960 km
4,946 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
7,960 km
4,946 mi / 4,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RFS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code PPT RFS
ICAO Code NTAA MNRT
City Papeete La Rosita
Country French Polynesia Nicaragua
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Managua
Elevation 5 ft 193 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 13.890000, -84.410000

Papeete (PPT) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 7,960 kilometers (4,946 miles / 4,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 08:42 in Papeete, it's 12:42 in La Rosita. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from La Rosita (RFS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 246° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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