Distance From Rimatara Airport to Phuket International Airport, RMT - HKT Distance

The distance from Rimatara Airport (RMT) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 7634 miles or 12285 kilometers or 6629 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rimatara Island ( French Polynesia ) to Phuket ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rimatara Island and Phuket takes around 17 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rimatara Airport, Rimatara Island, French Polynesia to Phuket International Airport, Phuket, Thailand is 17 hours 33 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RMT - HKT

Kilometers		12285 km
Statute Miles		7634 miles
Nautical Miles		6629 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 33 minutes

Rimatara Airport to Phuket International Airport Flight Route Map - RMT to HKT Flight Path

Location of Rimatara Airport & Phuket International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rimatara Island to Phuket nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rimatara Island, French Polynesia and Phuket, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RMT - HKT

Time difference between Rimatara Island (French Polynesia) and Phuket (Thailand) is 17 Hours.
Phuket time is 17 Hours ahead of Rimatara Island.

Location	Local Time
Rimatara Island (French Polynesia)	2026-03-17, 12:01:14 -10
Phuket (Thailand)	2026-03-18, 05:01:14 +07

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rimatara Airport (RMT / NTAM) Rimatara Island, French Polynesia

Destination

Phuket International Airport (HKT / VTSP) Phuket, Thailand