MCA
Macenta
Guinea
15,592 km
9,688 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,592 km
9,688 mi / 8,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MCA PPT
Airport Name Macenta Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MCA PPT
ICAO Code GUMA NTAA
City Macenta Papeete
Country Guinea French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Conakry Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,690 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 8.530000, -9.470000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Macenta (MCA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Macenta Airport (MCA) in Macenta, Guinea to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,592 kilometers (9,688 miles / 8,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:56 in Macenta, it's 03:56 in Papeete. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,685 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Macenta Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Macenta (MCA) follows a heading of 98° (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 Macenta Airport (MCA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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