PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,288 km
5,771 miles
RKH
Rock Hill
United States
Distance
9,288 km
5,771 mi / 5,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RKH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field
IATA Code PPT RKH
ICAO Code NTAA KUZA
City Papeete Rock Hill
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 666 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 34.990000, -81.060000

Papeete (PPT) to Rock Hill (RKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field (RKH) in Rock Hill, United States is 9,288 kilometers (5,771 miles / 5,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 01:00 in Papeete, it's 06:00 in Rock Hill. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rock Hill (RKH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 243° (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 Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field (RKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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