MAM
Matamoros
Mexico
7,409 km
4,604 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,409 km
4,604 mi / 4,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MAM PPT
Airport Name General Servando Canales International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MAM PPT
ICAO Code MMMA NTAA
City Matamoros Papeete
Country Mexico French Polynesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 25 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 25.770000, -97.530000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Matamoros (MAM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) in Matamoros, Mexico to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,409 kilometers (4,604 miles / 4,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:15 in Matamoros, it's 06:15 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Matamoros (MAM) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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