PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,165 km
8,802 miles
RJB
Rajbiraj
Nepal
Distance
14,165 km
8,802 mi / 7,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.75h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT RJB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rajbiraj Airport
IATA Code PPT RJB
ICAO Code NTAA VNRB
City Papeete Rajbiraj
Country French Polynesia Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5 ft 250 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 26.520000, 86.750000

Papeete (PPT) to Rajbiraj (RJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rajbiraj Airport (RJB) in Rajbiraj, Nepal is 14,165 kilometers (8,802 miles / 7,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:24 in Papeete, it's 01:09 in Rajbiraj. With a 15.75-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 Rajbiraj (RJB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Rajbiraj Airport (RJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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