PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,037 km
5,615 miles
RNH
New Richmond
United States
Distance
9,037 km
5,615 mi / 4,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RNH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport New Richmond Regional Airport
IATA Code PPT RNH
ICAO Code NTAA KRNH
City Papeete New Richmond
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 998 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 45.150000, -92.540000

Papeete (PPT) to New Richmond (RNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) in New Richmond, United States is 9,037 kilometers (5,615 miles / 4,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 05:57 in Papeete, it's 09:57 in New Richmond. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from New Richmond (RNH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 234° (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 New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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