PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,149 km
6,306 miles
RXS
Roxas City
Philippines
Distance
10,149 km
6,306 mi / 5,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT RXS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Roxas Airport
IATA Code PPT RXS
ICAO Code NTAA RPVR
City Papeete Roxas City
Country French Polynesia Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Manila
Elevation 5 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 11.600000, 122.750000

Papeete (PPT) to Roxas City (RXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Roxas Airport (RXS) in Roxas City, Philippines is 10,149 kilometers (6,306 miles / 5,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:29 in Papeete, it's 18:29 in Roxas City. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Roxas City (RXS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Roxas Airport (RXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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