PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,097 km
5,653 miles
ROX
Roseau
United States
Distance
9,097 km
5,653 mi / 4,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT ROX
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Roseau Municipal/Rudy Billberg Field
IATA Code PPT ROX
ICAO Code NTAA KROX
City Papeete Roseau
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 48.860000, -95.700000

Papeete (PPT) to Roseau (ROX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Roseau Municipal/Rudy Billberg Field (ROX) in Roseau, United States is 9,097 kilometers (5,653 miles / 4,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 09:34 in Papeete, it's 13:34 in Roseau. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,055 feet between the two airports. Roseau Municipal/Rudy Billberg Field sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Roseau (ROX) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 231° (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 Roseau Municipal/Rudy Billberg Field (ROX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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