Rangiroa to Papeete flight pathRGIPPT

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Flight time50m
Distance221
Heading215° → 216°

Rangiroa to Papeete is 221 miles (356 km), a flight of about 50 minutes.

Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side captures both the departure view of Rangiroa's lagoon and the dramatic approach into Tahiti's volcanic terrain, while the left side faces mostly featureless open ocean for the whole short flight.

Takeoff · RGIRIGHTRangiroa's lagoon and motu chain, the atoll's barrier reef and pass
Landing · PPTRIGHTMont Orohena and Tahiti's interior peaks, the barrier reef and lagoon fringing Papeete, Tahiti's north coast near Point Venus

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Scattered Tuamotu atolls including Tikehau and Arutua may be visible as pale rings of reef against the deep blue Pacific during the brief cruise phase before descent into Tahiti.

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from RGI

RIGHT

Departing RGI on runway 09, the aircraft banks south toward Tahiti, putting Rangiroa's turquoise lagoon and barrier reef directly under the right wing during the turn. The left side only shows open ocean during this maneuver.

Rangiroa's lagoon and motu chainthe atoll's barrier reef and pass

Landing at PPT

RIGHT

On approach to PPT's runway 04, the aircraft tracks in from the north past Tahiti's coastline, giving right-side passengers a view of the island's volcanic peaks (Mont Orohena) rising sharply behind the coastal plain, plus the surrounding reef and lagoon just before touchdown.

Mont Orohena and Tahiti's interior peaksthe barrier reef and lagoon fringing PapeeteTahiti's north coast near Point Venus

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Rangiroa (RGI) to Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rangiroa to Papeete. The right side captures both the departure view of Rangiroa's lagoon and the dramatic approach into Tahiti's volcanic terrain, while the left side faces mostly featureless open ocean for the whole short flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Rangiroa in Rangiroa?

During takeoff from Rangiroa (RGI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing RGI on runway 09, the aircraft banks south toward Tahiti, putting Rangiroa's turquoise lagoon and barrier reef directly under the right wing during the turn. The left side only shows open ocean during this maneuver. Notable sights include: Rangiroa's lagoon and motu chain, the atoll's barrier reef and pass (Avatoru or Tiputa).

What can I see when landing at Fa'a'ā International Airport in Papeete?

When landing at Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to PPT's runway 04, the aircraft tracks in from the north past Tahiti's coastline, giving right-side passengers a view of the island's volcanic peaks (Mont Orohena) rising sharply behind the coastal plain, plus the surrounding reef and lagoon just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Mont Orohena and Tahiti's interior peaks, the barrier reef and lagoon fringing Papeete, Tahiti's north coast near Point Venus.

How long is the flight from Rangiroa to Papeete?

The flight from Rangiroa (RGI) to Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) takes about 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 221 miles (356 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Rangiroa to Papeete flight path pass over?

Scattered Tuamotu atolls including Tikehau and Arutua may be visible as pale rings of reef against the deep blue Pacific during the brief cruise phase before descent into Tahiti.