MAW
Malden
United States
8,677 km
5,392 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,677 km
5,392 mi / 4,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MAW PPT
Airport Name Malden Regional Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MAW PPT
ICAO Code KMAW NTAA
City Malden Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 295 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 36.600000, -89.990000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Malden (MAW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malden Regional Airport (MAW) in Malden, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,677 kilometers (5,392 miles / 4,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 United States 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 04:32 in Malden, it's 00:32 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 Malden (MAW) follows a heading of 45° (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 Malden Regional Airport (MAW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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