MAU
Maupiti Airport
French Polynesia
5,938 km
3,690 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
5,938 km
3,690 mi / 3,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MAU SYD
Airport Name Maupiti Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MAU SYD
ICAO Code NTTP YSSY
City N/A Sydney
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Sydney
Elevation 15 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -16.430000, -152.240000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Maupiti Airport (MAU) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maupiti Airport (MAU) in Maupiti Airport, French Polynesia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 5,938 kilometers (3,690 miles / 3,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 French Polynesia with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:11 in Maupiti Airport, it's 02:11 in Sydney. With a 21-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 Sydney (SYD) to Maupiti Airport (MAU) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maupiti Airport (MAU) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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