PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,243 km
5,743 miles
RSD
Rock Sound
Bahamas
Distance
9,243 km
5,743 mi / 4,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RSD
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rock Sound Airport
IATA Code PPT RSD
ICAO Code NTAA MYER
City Papeete Rock Sound
Country French Polynesia Bahamas
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Nassau
Elevation 5 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 24.900000, -76.180000

Papeete (PPT) to Rock Sound (RSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rock Sound Airport (RSD) in Rock Sound, Bahamas is 9,243 kilometers (5,743 miles / 4,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Bahamas. 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 01:17 in Papeete, it's 06:17 in Rock Sound. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rock Sound (RSD) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 247° (west 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 Rock Sound Airport (RSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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