PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,824 km
4,861 miles
RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
Distance
7,824 km
4,861 mi / 4,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RGL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport
IATA Code PPT RGL
ICAO Code NTAA SAWG
City Papeete Rio Gallegos
Country French Polynesia Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 5 ft 61 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -51.610000, -69.310000

Papeete (PPT) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 7,824 kilometers (4,861 miles / 4,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 00:49 in Papeete, it's 07:49 in Rio Gallegos. 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 Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 266° (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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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