PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
5,849 km
3,634 miles
RIN
Ringi Cove
Solomon Islands
Distance
5,849 km
3,634 mi / 3,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT RIN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Ringi Cove Airport
IATA Code PPT RIN
ICAO Code NTAA AGRC
City Papeete Ringi Cove
Country French Polynesia Solomon Islands
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -8.130000, 157.140000

Papeete (PPT) to Ringi Cove (RIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Ringi Cove Airport (RIN) in Ringi Cove, Solomon Islands is 5,849 kilometers (3,634 miles / 3,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Solomon Islands. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:00 in Papeete, it's 04:00 in Ringi Cove. With a 21-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 Ringi Cove (RIN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). 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 Ringi Cove Airport (RIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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