PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
6,372 km
3,959 miles
RMA
Roma
Australia
Distance
6,372 km
3,959 mi / 3,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT RMA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Roma Airport
IATA Code PPT RMA
ICAO Code NTAA YROM
City Papeete Roma
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5 ft 1,032 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -26.550000, 148.770000

Papeete (PPT) to Roma (RMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Roma Airport (RMA) in Roma, Australia is 6,372 kilometers (3,959 miles / 3,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:08 in Papeete, it's 07:08 in Roma. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,027 feet between the two airports. Roma Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Roma (RMA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 95° (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 Roma Airport (RMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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