PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,959 km
5,567 miles
RST
Rochester
United States
Distance
8,959 km
5,567 mi / 4,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RST
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rochester International Airport
IATA Code PPT RST
ICAO Code NTAA KRST
City Papeete Rochester
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 43.910000, -92.500000

Papeete (PPT) to Rochester (RST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rochester International Airport (RST) in Rochester, United States is 8,959 kilometers (5,567 miles / 4,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 08:41 in Papeete, it's 12:41 in Rochester. 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 1,312 feet between the two airports. Rochester International Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Rochester (RST) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 234° (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 Rochester International Airport (RST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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