PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,127 km
6,293 miles
RNJ
Yoron Airport
Japan
Distance
10,127 km
6,293 mi / 5,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT RNJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Yoron Airport
IATA Code PPT RNJ
ICAO Code NTAA RORY
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 27.040000, 128.400000

Papeete (PPT) to Yoron Airport (RNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Yoron Airport (RNJ) in Yoron Airport, Japan is 10,127 kilometers (6,293 miles / 5,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:58 in Papeete, it's 23:58 in Yoron Airport. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Yoron Airport (RNJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). 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 Yoron Airport (RNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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