Rangiroa
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RGI
Popular Airlines
Air Tahiti Nui
Air Tahiti
Flight Time
9~17 hours
The flight time to Rangiroa is approximately 9~17 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Rangiroa.
Rangiroa
Rangiroa is a large atoll in the South Pacific. Rangiroa is northwest of Tahiti, which is the only nearby major airport with tickets to the rest of the world. Rangiroa is a part of the overseas collective of French Polynesia. The inhabitants of Rangiroa live on two small islands among the large atoll. Rangiroa has been inhabited for more than one thousand years, and was discovered by Europeans in the 17th Century. Until the airport was built, the primary industry in Rangiroa was fishing, now it is tourism.
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Travel FAQs
Q. How many people live on Rangiroa?
A. Rangiroa has approximately five thousand residents on two small islands near the atoll. While the atoll of Rangiroa itself is very large, most of its is not suitable for permanent habitation. All of the tourism industry and tour tickets for Rangiroa are available on these two small islands.
Q. Are there any industries besides tourism on Rangiroa?
A. While tourism is by far the biggest industry on Rangiroa, drawing in visitors with tickets from around the world all year round, there is also fishing and pearl diving. However, fishing and pearl diving on Rangiroa are also major draws for tourism tickets.
Q. What are the accommodations like on Rangiroa?
A. Rangiroa's tourist accommodations are simple yet adequate. There are no fancy hotels on Rangiroa, but everything there is safe, clean and well-maintained. Any choice of accommodation on Rangiroa will be comfortable.
Q. Are there any tickets for tours of Rangiroa?
A. There are a few tickets for tours of Rangiroa that will take travelers to various natural landmarks on the atoll. There are also tour tickets available for activities, such as scuba diving, fishing and pearl diving.