PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
7,785 km
4,838 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
7,785 km
4,838 mi / 4,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RKS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code PPT RKS
ICAO Code NTAA KRKS
City Papeete Rock Springs
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Denver
Elevation 5 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 41.590000, -109.070000

Papeete (PPT) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 7,785 kilometers (4,838 miles / 4,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 05:11 in Papeete, it's 08:11 in Rock Springs. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,760 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rock Springs (RKS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 221° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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