PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,376 km
4,583 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
7,376 km
4,583 mi / 3,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RIF
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code PPT RIF
ICAO Code NTAA KRIF
City Papeete Richfield
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Denver
Elevation 5 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 38.730000, -112.100000

Papeete (PPT) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 7,376 kilometers (4,583 miles / 3,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 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 05:01 in Papeete, it's 08:01 in Richfield. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,313 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richfield (RIF) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 219° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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