MDX
Mercedes
Argentina
9,208 km
5,722 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,208 km
5,722 mi / 4,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Argentina/Cordoba
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MDX PPT
Airport Name Mercedes Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MDX PPT
ICAO Code SATM NTAA
City Mercedes Papeete
Country Argentina French Polynesia
Timezone America/Argentina/Cordoba Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 358 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -29.220000, -58.090000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Mercedes (MDX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mercedes Airport (MDX) in Mercedes, Argentina to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,208 kilometers (5,722 miles / 4,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Argentina with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:37 in Mercedes, it's 03:37 in Papeete. With a 7-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 Papeete (PPT) to Mercedes (MDX) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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