PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,229 km
5,113 miles
RSN
Ruston
United States
Distance
8,229 km
5,113 mi / 4,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RSN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Ruston Regional Airport
IATA Code PPT RSN
ICAO Code NTAA KRSN
City Papeete Ruston
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 317 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 32.510000, -92.590000

Papeete (PPT) to Ruston (RSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Ruston Regional Airport (RSN) in Ruston, United States is 8,229 kilometers (5,113 miles / 4,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 00:23 in Papeete, it's 04:23 in Ruston. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ruston (RSN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 236° (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 Ruston Regional Airport (RSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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