PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,605 km
9,696 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
15,605 km
9,696 mi / 8,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PPT RIX
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code PPT RIX
ICAO Code NTAA EVRA
City Papeete Riga
Country French Polynesia Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Riga
Elevation 5 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 56.920000, 23.970000

Papeete (PPT) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 15,605 kilometers (9,696 miles / 8,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with Latvia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:55 in Papeete, it's 07:55 in Riga. With a 12-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 Riga (RIX) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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