PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,191 km
10,682 miles
RNM
Ghaba
Oman
Distance
17,191 km
10,682 mi / 9,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT RNM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Qarn Alam Airport
IATA Code PPT RNM
ICAO Code NTAA OOGB
City Papeete Ghaba
Country French Polynesia Oman
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Muscat
Elevation 5 ft 443 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 21.380000, 57.050000

Papeete (PPT) to Ghaba (RNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Qarn Alam Airport (RNM) in Ghaba, Oman is 17,191 kilometers (10,682 miles / 9,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Oman. 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 06:58 in Papeete, it's 20:58 in Ghaba. With a 14-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 Ghaba (RNM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 86° (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 Qarn Alam Airport (RNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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