PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
8,754 km
5,439 miles
RTL
Spirit Lake
United States
Distance
8,754 km
5,439 mi / 4,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RTL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Spirit Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code PPT RTL
ICAO Code NTAA K0F3
City Papeete Spirit Lake
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 1,434 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 43.390000, -95.140000

Papeete (PPT) to Spirit Lake (RTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) in Spirit Lake, United States is 8,754 kilometers (5,439 miles / 4,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 23:15 in Papeete, it's 03:15 in Spirit Lake. 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 1,429 feet between the two airports. Spirit Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Spirit Lake (RTL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 232° (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 Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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