PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,625 km
6,602 miles
RKD
Rockland
United States
Distance
10,625 km
6,602 mi / 5,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RKD
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Knox County Regional Airport
IATA Code PPT RKD
ICAO Code NTAA KRKD
City Papeete Rockland
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 55 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 44.060000, -69.100000

Papeete (PPT) to Rockland (RKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) in Rockland, United States is 10,625 kilometers (6,602 miles / 5,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 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 02:53 in Papeete, it's 07:53 in Rockland. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rockland (RKD) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 251° (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 Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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