PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,155 km
5,067 miles
RIH
Río Hato
Panama
Distance
8,155 km
5,067 mi / 4,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RIH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport
IATA Code PPT RIH
ICAO Code NTAA MPSM
City Papeete Río Hato
Country French Polynesia Panama
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Panama
Elevation 5 ft 105 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 8.380000, -80.130000

Papeete (PPT) to Río Hato (RIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama is 8,155 kilometers (5,067 miles / 4,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Panama. 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 00:21 in Papeete, it's 05:21 in Río Hato. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Río Hato (RIH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 249° (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 Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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