PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,588 km
5,958 miles
RWI
Rocky Mount
United States
Distance
9,588 km
5,958 mi / 5,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT RWI
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport
IATA Code PPT RWI
ICAO Code NTAA KRWI
City Papeete Rocky Mount
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 158 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 35.860000, -77.890000

Papeete (PPT) to Rocky Mount (RWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) in Rocky Mount, United States is 9,588 kilometers (5,958 miles / 5,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 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 03:20 in Papeete, it's 08:20 in Rocky Mount. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rocky Mount (RWI) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 245° (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 Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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