PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
573 km
356 miles
RUR
Rurutu Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
573 km
356 mi / 309 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT RUR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rurutu Airport
IATA Code PPT RUR
ICAO Code NTAA NTAR
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -22.430000, -151.360000

Papeete (PPT) to Rurutu Airport (RUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rurutu Airport (RUR) in Rurutu Airport, French Polynesia is 573 kilometers (356 miles / 309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within French Polynesia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 04:46 in Papeete, it's 04:46 in Rurutu Airport.

The return flight from Rurutu Airport (RUR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). 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 Rurutu Airport (RUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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