PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,667 km
4,143 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
6,667 km
4,143 mi / 3,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RIV
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code PPT RIV
ICAO Code NTAA KRIV
City Papeete Riverside
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 33.880000, -117.260000

Papeete (PPT) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 6,667 kilometers (4,143 miles / 3,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 05:40 in Papeete, it's 07:40 in Riverside.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,531 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 216° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.